Astrakhan | |
|---|---|
District | |
| Astrahan audany | |
| | |
| Country | |
| Region | Aqmola Region |
| Administrative center | Astrakhanka |
| Founded | 1936 |
| Government | |
| • Akim | Seilov Nurlan Kazezovich [1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,900 sq mi (7,400 km2) |
| Population (2013) [2] | |
• Total | 25,524 |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (East) |
Astrakhan District ( Astrahan audany) is a district of Aqmola Region in northern Kazakhstan. The administrative center of the district is the village of Astrakhanka. Population: 27,419 (2009 census results); [3] 32,980 (1999 census results). [3]
The Ishim river, Kalkutan, Arshaly and Boksyk flow across Astrakhan District. Lakes Barshyn, Alakol and Uzynkol are located in the district. [4] [5]