Narynkol
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Narynkol
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| native_name = Нарынқол
| settlement_type = Village
| image_skyline = File:Narynkol, Kasachstan, Center, N 42.726909 E 80.165345 - panoramio.jpg
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| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = Kazakhstan
| subdivision_type1 = Region
| subdivision_name1 = Almaty Region
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_name2 = Raiymbek District
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| population_as_of = 2009
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| population_total = 7731
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| timezone = Omsk Time
| utc_offset = +6
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| coordinates = {{coord|42|43|33|N|80|10|42|E|region:KZ|display=inline,title}}
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| population_demonym = Narynkoler
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Narynkol ({{langx|kk|Нарынқол}}, Narynqol) is a village in Raiymbek District of Almaty Region of Kazakhstan. It is the administrative center of Narynkol rural district. Narynkol is located near the border with China, about 82 km east-south-east (ESE) from Kegen, the administrative center of Raiymbek District. It lies at an altitude of 1801 meters above sea level.
Population
In 1999, the village had a population of 8816 people (4371 men and 4445 women). According to the 2009 census, the village had a population of 7731 people (3806 men and 3925 women).{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}
Economy
It is the number one producer of livestock and crops in its agricultural area. The village pasture is filled with large grasslands, which is one of the main reasons for their success. The resulting animal products are the main source of livelihood for the population. Potatoes also make up a large portion of the Narynkoler economy.
In 1992, the Narynkol–Muzart border crossing with China was opened.{{cite journal|last1=Peyrouse|first1=Sébastien|title=Chinese Economic Presence in Kazakhstan|journal=China Perspectives|volume=2008|issue=3|year=2008|pages=34–49|issn=2070-3449|doi=10.4000/chinaperspectives.4053|url=http://journals.openedition.org/chinaperspectives/4053|quote=A sixth post, Narynkol-Muzart, located near the Kyrgyz border, which opened in 1992, has closed due to lack of traffic.}} It was hoped that a highway would be built over the Muzart Pass (Xiate Trail), creating a connection between Kazakhstan and the Tarim Basin.{{Cite magazine
| title = 木扎尔特口岸
| trans-title =
| author = 刘红忠
| magazine = 新疆地方志
| date = 1993-04-14
| access-date = 4 February 2020
| url = http://www.qikanchina.net/thesis/view/1071042
| issn = 1004-1826
| language = zh
| quote = 木扎尔特口岸 ... 夏塔至南疆的公路打通后,南疆的货物可由此出口。
}} However, that never happened. The crossing was closed in 2008 as it lacked traffic.
Climate
Narynkol has a humid continental climate (Köppen: Dfb),{{Cite journal |title=Table 1 Overview of the Köppen-Geiger climate classes including the defining criteria. |url=https://www.nature.com/articles/s41597-023-02549-6/tables/1 |journal=Nature: Scientific Data |language=en}} with mild summers and very cold winters.
{{Weather box
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| location = Narynkol (1991–2020)
| Jan high C = -4.3
| Feb high C = -2.0
| Mar high C = 4.7
| Apr high C = 14.1
| May high C = 18.4
| Jun high C = 21.7
| Jul high C = 23.7
| Aug high C = 23.6
| Sep high C = 20.1
| Oct high C = 12.9
| Nov high C = 4.6
| Dec high C = -1.9
| year high C = 11.3
| Jan mean C = -11.9
| Feb mean C = -9.0
| Mar mean C = -1.5
| Apr mean C = 7.0
| May mean C = 11.2
| Jun mean C = 14.5
| Jul mean C = 16.3
| Aug mean C = 15.6
| Sep mean C = 11.8
| Oct mean C = 5.0
| Nov mean C = -2.5
| Dec mean C = -9.2
| year mean C = 3.9
| Jan low C = -17.6
| Feb low C = -14.6
| Mar low C = -6.6
| Apr low C = 0.8
| May low C = 4.8
| Jun low C = 8.2
| Jul low C = 9.7
| Aug low C = 8.5
| Sep low C = 4.4
| Oct low C = -1.4
| Nov low C = -7.6
| Dec low C = -14.5
| year low C = -2.2
| precipitation colour = green
| Jan precipitation mm = 11.3
| Feb precipitation mm = 12.5
| Mar precipitation mm = 21.4
| Apr precipitation mm = 38.4
| May precipitation mm = 51.7
| Jun precipitation mm = 61.5
| Jul precipitation mm = 62.0
| Aug precipitation mm = 45.0
| Sep precipitation mm = 31.2
| Oct precipitation mm = 31.3
| Nov precipitation mm = 23.9
| Dec precipitation mm = 13.1
| year precipitation mm = 403.3
| unit precipitation days = 1.0 mm
| Jan precipitation days = 3.5
| Feb precipitation days = 3.7
| Mar precipitation days = 5.8
| Apr precipitation days = 7.4
| May precipitation days = 9.5
| Jun precipitation days = 11.5
| Jul precipitation days = 11.2
| Aug precipitation days = 7.9
| Sep precipitation days = 6.0
| Oct precipitation days = 5.6
| Nov precipitation days = 5.0
| Dec precipitation days = 3.8
| year precipitation days = 80.9
| source 1 = NOAA{{cite web
|url = https://www.nodc.noaa.gov/archive/arc0216/0253808/2.2/data/0-data/Region-2-WMO-Normals-9120/Kazakhstan/CSV/NARYNKOL_36953.csv
|title = World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Narynkol
|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
|access-date = January 18, 2024}}
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