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Saran, Kazakhstan


Saran (Kazakh: Саран / Saran, Russian: Сарань) is a city in Karaganda Region of Kazakhstan, on the Nura River. Population: 42,058 (2009 Census results); 42,957 (1999 Census results).. The city was founded on December 20, 1954.

Saran is located in Karaganda oblast (region) of Kazakhstan situated about 15 km from Karaganda city. Saran is a significant center of coal extraction due to the Karaganda coal deposit. There are coal-processing sites, concrete goods plants, and brickworks in Saran city. Also there is teacher’s training institute.

There are various monuments in Saran:

Coordinates: 49°47′N 72°51′E / 49.783°N 72.850°E / 49.783; 72.850



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