A few facts about Talghar
- With about 42,000 inhabitants, Talghar is one of the 50 largest places in Kazakhstan.
- It's the largest place in the Almaty Region.
- It's about 27 km to Almaty, the country's largest city.
- Towns nearby: Esik (18 km), Otegen Batyra (22 km) and Turgen (31 km).