Aktau, Port city in Mangystau Region, Kazakhstan
Located on the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea, Aktau extends along sandstone cliffs with modern buildings rising from the desert landscape.
The discovery of uranium deposits in 1958 transformed an empty area into a settlement, initially called Melovoye, before becoming the city of Aktau.
The residential blocks of Aktau follow a numerical address system where buildings are identified by three numbers representing district, building, and apartment.
The city connects Kazakhstan to other Caspian regions through its international seaport, handling cargo transportation and passenger services throughout the year.
Aktau operates without natural freshwater sources, relying entirely on desalination plants that process Caspian Sea water for the entire population.
Location: Aqtaū Qalasy
Inception: 1961
Elevation above the sea: -8 m
Website: https://aktau.gov.kz
GPS coordinates: 43.63534,51.16822
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:10
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