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Aktobe

Also known as Aktyubinsk, Aktjubinsk, Aqtobe, Aktubinsk

250px|right|thumb|Aktobe coat of arms on road side sign at the city limit 250px|right|thumb|The Mausoleum of Kazakh War-leader Olzhas Batyr, outside AktobeAktobe (, ; ) is a major city in western Kazakhstan, located on the Ilek. It serves as the administrative center of the Aktobe Region and is an important cultural, economic, and industrial hub in the region. As of 2023, the city had a population of 560,820, making it the fourth-largest city in Kazakhstan, and the largest in the western part of the country. It covers an expansive area of approximately 428.469 km2 and is strategically loc

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Aktobe, also known by its native name Ақтөбе, is a city and administrative centre in Kazakhstan. It serves as the capital of the Aktobe Region and the Aktobe City Administration. The city has a population of 598,683 and covers an area of 297.39 square kilometers. It is situated at an elevation of 225 meters above sea level and is located next to the Ilek body of water.

The city was established in 1869 and has historically been part of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union. Its official names include Актюбинск and Ак-Тюбе. Aktobe uses the postal code 030000 and the local dialing code 7132. The current heads of government are Arkhimed Mukhambetov and Ashat Şaharov.

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Place details

Locality: Ақтөбе
Region: Ақтөбе облысы
Country: Қазақстан
Population: 500,757
Timezone: Asia/Aqtobe

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Air quality

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PM2.5: 10.9 µg/m³
PM10: 11.4 µg/m³

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Key facts

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Settlement.official_name: Aktobe
Settlement.image_flag: File:Flag of Aktobe, Kazakhstan.gif
Settlement.image_seal: Aktobe seal - 2.png
Settlement.pushpin_map: Kazakhstan#Asia
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Settlement.pushpin_mapsize: 280
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Kazakhstan
Settlement.pushpin_relief: yes
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Aktobe Region
Settlement.established_title: Founded
Settlement.established_date: 1869
Settlement.leader_title: Akim
Settlement.leader_name: Azamat Beket
Settlement.area_total_km2: 400
Settlement.population_as_of: 2020-01-01

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Travel guide

Understand

Aktobe is the fourth-largest city in Kazakhstan with a population of around 520,000. It serves as the administrative center of Aktobe Region and a major transport hub connecting western Kazakhstan to the rest of the country. The city has grown rapidly thanks to oil and gas industries in the surrounding region.

Get in

Flights to Aktobe have to be searched for at Aktyubinsk, Kazakhstan.

See

World War II memorial Children's Palace theatre Aliya Moldagulova Museum

Connect

As of September 2024, Aktobe has 4G from Beeline and Tele2, and 5G from Kcell. The signal is patchy on the approach highways.

Travel guide from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

Etymology
History
Founding and growth
Russian Civil War
Modern history
Geography
Hydrography
Climate
Vegetation
Fauna
Demographics
Law and government
Economy
Industry
Agriculture
Trade and services
Education
Science and innovation
Healthcare
Culture
Theaters and Philharmonic
Libraries
City holidays and festivals
Cinemas
Parks
Architecture
Monuments
Planetarium
Sports
Infrastructure
Transport
Energy and utilities
Notable people
Events
See also
References
Sources
External links

Aktobe is known for its natural resources, with two significant water reservoirs, Aktobe and Sazdy, that provide essential water for the city and surrounding areas. The city's economy is strongly driven by industries such as coal mining, metallurgy, and the extraction and processing of oil and gas. These industries have contributed to Aktobe's growth, transforming it into a vital center for energy production and heavy industry in Kazakhstan.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Aktobe” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.