Kamyzyaksky District

This district covers the southern part of Astrakhan Oblast with several towns and rural villages spread mainly around the waterways of the Volga Delta. It includes approximately 47 settlements of varying sizes, from urban centers to small villages, connected by a network of water channels.

The district was created in 1925 through administrative reforms when the Astrakhan governance system shifted from older structures to the modern district setup. This reorganization established the administrative boundaries that still define the region today.

The district keeps alive traditional fishing methods practiced by Russian, Kazakh, and other ethnic groups for generations. These craft techniques continue to shape daily life and work in the settlements today.

You will find schools, medical facilities, and government offices spread across the 47 settlements. The warmer months offer the best conditions for traveling between villages and exploring the waterways that connect them.

The district sits at sea level and is crisscrossed by a complex network of channels flowing from the Volga Delta, serving as the main transportation routes for centuries. These waterways are so central to life that they shape how people move and live in the settlements daily.

Location: Astrakhan Oblast

Inception: July 14, 1925

Capital city: Kamyzyak

Website: http://kamyzak.ru

GPS coordinates: 46.11667,48.08333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:24