Shymkent is a city in the south of Kazakhstan, one of the three cities in the country that have the status of republican importance. Shymkent is the third largest city in Kazakhstan and the first city in Kazakhstan, one of its largest industrial, commercial and cultural centers. Until June 19, 2018 - the administrative center of the former South-Kazakhstan (now Turkestan) region. The city has a large number of tourist attractions and objects of historical and cultural heritage.
1009212 people
1162.8 km²
the city of Shymkent is located within the territory of the Turkestan region and borders on three districts of this region (Kazygurt, Ordabasy and Sairam).
Shymkent city 1009212 people
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Abay district is the administrative and territorial unit of the city of Shymkent in Kazakhstan. It was founded in 1932. In the borders: in the east it borders with Al-Farabi district, the territory of the district is located in the western part of the city. The population is 323 634 people, the area of the district is 497.04 km ².
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Al Farabi district is the administrative and territorial unit of the city of Shymkent in Kazakhstan, one of its four districts. Al-Farabi district is traditionally considered to be central and densely populated in Shymkent, as it contains important educational, administrative, historical, cultural and entertainment centers of the city. So, on the territory of the district there are 2 state higher educational institutions, regional and city akimats, ancient settlement "Shymkent", "Old Town", regional philharmonic society, Pushkin Museum, World of Fantasy Park, Independence Park of Kazakhstan, Ken Baba ethnopark, Al-Farabi and Ordabasy Square, Central Department Store, MEGA Shymkent, 5-star Rixos Hotel, embankment the "Koshkar-Ata" river. Also in the district is the only railway station in the city, there are 20 national cultural centers and 15 religious associations, 18 industrial enterprises, 30 state institutions and organizations. A river of spring origin "Koshkar Ata" flows from the source on the border of Yenbekshinsky and Al-Farabi districts. The population is 219 652 people, the area of the district is 143.8 km ².
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Karatau district is the administrative and territorial unit of the city of Shymkent in Kazakhstan. Formed in 2014. The name was suggested by the famous poet, writer, public figure Marhabat Baigut. The area is rich in natural resources. The population of the district is 101 185 people, an area of 322.56 km ².
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Enbekshinsky district is the administrative and territorial unit of the city of Shymkent in Kazakhstan. It was founded in 1932. In Enbekshinsky district there is an oil refinery, as well as a plant for asbestos cement constructions, cardan shafts, slate and brick plants; textile and furniture production is carried out. In addition, the region has developed education, health and culture. On the territory of the district there are historical and cultural sights and sacred objects. The population of the district is 307 134 people, and the area is 206.6 km ².
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