Bukhar-Zhyrau District, Administrative district in Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan
The district spans across 14,576 square kilometers of central Kazakhstan, featuring Mount Semizbughy rising to 1,049 meters and Rudnichnoye Lake at its base.
Established in 1938 as Voroshilovsky District, the region underwent name changes to Ulyanovsk District in 1961 before becoming Bukhar-Zhyrau District in 1997.
The district received its name from Bukhar Zhyrau, a Kazakh akyn whose influence on regional poetry and storytelling traditions remains evident.
Botakara serves as the administrative center, providing governmental services and infrastructure support for the district's population of over 63,000 residents.
The district merged with Telmansky region in 1997, creating a larger administrative unit that combines diverse geographical features and communities.
Location: Karaganda Region
Inception: 1938
Capital city: Μποτακάρα
Website: http://www.bukhar-zhirau.kz/
Website: http://bukhar-zhirau.kz
GPS coordinates: 49.95583,73.71694
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:41
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