Zhaksy District (Kazakh: Жақсы ауданы, Jaqsy audany) is a district of Aqmola Region in northern Kazakhstan. The administrative center of the district is the settlement of Zhaksy.[3] Population: 18 796 (2009 Census results);[4] 30,808 (1999 Census results).[4]
Zhaksy | |
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District | |
| Jaqsy audany | |
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| Country |  Kazakhstan |
| Region | Aqmola Region |
| Administrative center | Zhaksy |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Government | |
| • Akim | Kadralyna Almagul Amanzholovna[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,395,104 acres (969,264 ha) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 18 796 |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (East) |
History edit
The district was established in 1957, originally named Kiiminsky (since 1964 — Zhaksynsky). From 1970 to 1997, it was part of the Turgay region.[5]
Geographical characteristics edit
The total land area is 969 264 hectares. The district is located in the Central part of the region and borders with Sandyktau, Zharkain, Atbasar, Esil districts of Akmola region.
Climate conditions edit
The climate is sharply continental: hot in summer, harsh in winter, the duration of the frost-free period is 115-120 days. In terms of air purification and the quality of water consumed, the district is relatively prosperous. Sources of air pollution are industrial enterprises, boilers and vehicles, but these emissions are not a threat to the environment.
Education edit
There are 21 schools in the district, including 16 high schools, 4 secondary schools, 1 primary school, and 3 additional education facilities.
Minerals edit
There are some deposits of construction materials in the district. Among which there are currently deposits of crushed stone, gravel, rubble stone, construction sand and clay for the production of bricks of the "150" brand, loam for bricks of the "150" and "200" brand.
Administrative arrangement edit
The district has 7 rural districts, 7 villages, and 25 localities.
References edit
- ^ "Акимат Жаксынского района". www.gov.kz.
- ^ "Департамент статистики Акмолинской области". Archived from the original on May 28, 2011. Retrieved May 13, 2010.
- ^ www.geonames.de Subdivisions of Kazakhstan in local languages
- ^ a b "Население Республики Казахстан" [Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan] (in Russian). Департамент социальной и демографической статистики. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ^ "Азия. Казахстан. Акмолинская область". tochka-na-karte.ru.
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