Kokshetau

Also known as Kökshetaū

Kokshetau, formerly known as Kokchetav, between 1868 and 1993, is a lakeside city in northern Kazakhstan and the capital of Akmola Region. It stretches along the southern shore of Lake Kopa, lying in the north of Kokshetau Hills, a northern subsystem of the Kokshetau Uplands (Saryarka) and the southern edge of the Ishim Steppe. It is named after Mount Kokshe.

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Kokshetau is a lakeside city in northern Kazakhstan that serves as the capital of Akmola Region, situated along Lake Kopa in a geographically distinctive area between the Kokshetau Hills and the Ishim Steppe. The city matters as an important regional administrative center in Kazakhstan, positioned in a landscape of natural geographic significance.

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Кокшетау
Population: 183170
Area: 233.97
Elevation: 234
Official website: www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-kokshetau?lang=ru
Image: Кокшетау.jpg
Dialing code: 7162

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Commons category: Kokshetau
postal code: 020000
inception: 1824-04-29
native label: Көкшетау
P8168: Franz Josef Radermacher

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Contents

Names and etymology
Chronology of name changes
Physical geography and geology
Location
Time
Climate
Legal status and administrative-territorial division
Administrative districts and microdistricts
Districts
Authorities, local government and politics
Kokshetau authorities
Regional authorities
List of akims (mayors) of Kokshetau (1992–present)
Politics
History
Early history
Foundation of Kokshetau (1824–1917)
Soviet era (1918–1991)
Fall of the Soviet Union and modern history (1991–present)
Demographics
Population
Languages
Ethnic and national composition
Religion
Sunni Islam
Russian Orthodox Church
Other religions
Entertainment, tourism and culture
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Philharmonic
Historical museums
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Libraries
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Kazakhstan Capital of Culture 2021
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Economy and services
Industry
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Transportation
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Taxi
Intercity transportation
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Airport
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Architecture and landmarks
Squares
Old Town
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Historical architecture
Soviet-era architecture
Contemporary architecture
Education and research
Secondary, primary and nursery
Colleges
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National
Private
Sport
Football
Ice hockey
Basketball
Infrastructure
Clubs
Tourism and shopping
Shopping and commerce
Parks and recreation
Parks and gardens
Fountains
Elikti
Recreation around Kokshetau
Significant depictions in art, literature, and popular culture
International relations
Twin towns – Sister cities
Cooperation and friendship
Notable people
Artists and literary figures
Sportsperson
See also
References
Further reading
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Kokshetau is the 17th-most populous city in Kazakhstan, the 4th-most populous city in northern part of the country, and the largest city in Akmola Region. It was the administrative center of Kokshetau Region (oblast) from 1944 to 1991 as part of the Soviet Union and from 1991 as part of Kazakhstan to 1997 when it was abolished. It is also situated at the junction of the Trans-Kazakhstan and South Siberian railways. Kokshetau lies at an elevation of approximately above sea level. The climate of Kokshetau features hot summers and cold winters.