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Delve into Masanchin in Kazakhstan
Masanchin in the region of Kazakhstan (general) is a city in Kazakhstan - some 599 mi or ( 964 km ) South of Astana , the country's capital .
Current time in Masanchin is now 08:32 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Almaty " with a UTC offset of 6 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Fergana, Andijan, Taraz, Taldykorgan, and Kyzylsay. While being here, make sure to check out Fergana . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Masanchin ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Tokmok
Tokmok is a city of about 53,087 (2009 Census) (according, to other data, "over 58,000") in northern Kyrgyzstan, east of the country's capital of Bishkek. Its geographical location is {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:42|50|N|75|17|E|region:KG_type:city(75,000)|| | |name= }}; its altitude is 816 m above sea level. From 2004 until 19 April 2006 it served as the administrative seat of Chui Province. Just to the north is the Chu River and the border with Kazakhstan.
Located at 42.83 75.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Chuy District
Chuy is a raion (district) of Chuy Province in northern Kyrgyzstan. The district surrounds the provincial capital, Tokmok, but does not include it. The district capital lies at the city of Tokmok.
Located at 42.83 75.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tokmok Airport
Tokmok Airport is an airport outside of Tokmok, a town in the Chuy Province of Kyrgyzstan. The Russian IATA code for Tokmok Airport is ТКМ. Tokmok Airport started its operations in 1950s as a reserve landing strip where aircraft were diverted from the then Frunze Airport during bad weather conditions. The current runway and terminal were built in 1970s. The airport has no instrument landing facilities and operates only during daylight hours.
Located at 42.83 75.34 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Suyab
Suyab, also known as Ordukent (modern-day Ak-Beshim), was an ancient Silk Road city located some 50 km east from Bishkek, and 8 km west southwest from Tokmok, in the Chui River valley, present-day Kyrgyzstan.
Located at 42.81 75.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Balasagun
Balasagun was an ancient Soghdian city in modern-day Kyrgyzstan, located in the Chuy Valley between Bishkek and Issyk-Kul Lake. Balasagun was founded by Soghdians, a people of Iranian origin and the Soghdian language was still in use in this town till the 11th century. It was the capital of the Kara-Khanid Khanate from the 10th Century until it was taken by the Kara-Khitan Khanate in the twelfth century. It was then captured by the Mongols in 1218. The Mongols called it Gobalik ("pretty city").
Located at 42.75 75.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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