Zhaksy District (Kazakh: Жақсы ауданы, Jaqsy audany) is a district of Akmola 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 | |
|---|---|
District | |
| Jaqsy audany | |
 | |
| 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
editThe district was established in 1957, originally named Kiiminsky (since 1964 — Zhaksynsky). From 1970 to 1997, it was part of the Turgay region.[5]
Geography
editThe total land area is 969,264 hectares (2,395,100 acres). The district borders with Sandyktau, Zharkain, Atbasar and Esil districts of Akmola region. Part of lake Kalmakkol is located in the district.[6]
Climate conditions
editThe 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
editThere are 21 schools in the district, including 16 high schools, 4 secondary schools, 1 primary school, and 3 additional education facilities.
Minerals
editThere 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
editThe 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.
- ^ "N-42 Topographic Chart (in Russian)". Retrieved 24 August 2024.
51°54′40″N 67°18′22″E / 51.9110°N 67.3060°E
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