Burabay District

Burabay District (Kazakh: Бурабай ауданы, Burabai audany; Russian: Бурабайский район) is a district of Aqmola Region in northern Kazakhstan. The administrative center of the district is the town of Shchuchinsk.[3] Population: 81,739 (2009 Census results);[4] 73,169 (1999 Census results).[4]

Burabay District
District
Burabai audany
View of Mount Kokshetau
View of Mount Kokshetau
Country Kazakhstan
RegionAqmola Region
Administrative centerSchuchinsk
Founded1932
Government
  Akim (mayor)Aray Sadykov[1]
Area
  Total2,300 sq mi (5,900 km2)
Population
 (2013)[2]
  Total74,794
Time zoneUTC+6 (East)
WebsiteOfficial website

Prior to September 3, 2009, Burabay District was known as Shchuchinsk District.[5]

Geography

The district lies in the Kokshetau Hills. The surrounding area is part of the Burabay National Park. Burabay spa town is located in the strip of land between lakes Burabay and Shchuchye.[6][7]

References

52°56′N 70°12′E


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