Zhaksy District

Zhaksy
District
Jaqsy audany
Country	Kazakhstan
Region	Aqmola Region
Administrative center	Zhaksy
Founded	1957
Government
• Akim	Kadralyna Almagul Amanzholovna
Area
• Total	2,395,104 acres (969,264 ha)
Population
• Total	18 796
Time zone	UTC+6 (East)

Zhaksy District (Kazakh: Жақсы ауданы, Jaqsy audany) is a district of Aqmola Region in northern Kazakhstan. The administrative center of the district is the settlement of Zhaksy. Population: 18 796 (2009 Census results); 30,808 (1999 Census results).

History

The district was established in 1957, originally named Kiiminsky (since 1964 — Zhaksynsky). From 1970 to 1997, it was part of the Turgay region.

Geographical characteristics

The total land area is 969 264 hectares. The district is located in the Central part of the region and borders with Sandyktau, Zharkain, Atbasar, Esil districts of Akmola region.

Climate conditions

The climate is sharply continental: hot in summer, harsh in winter, the duration of the frost-free period is 115-120 days. In terms of air purification and the quality of water consumed, the district is relatively prosperous. Sources of air pollution are industrial enterprises, boilers and vehicles, but these emissions are not a threat to the environment.

Education

There are 21 schools in the district, including 16 high schools, 4 secondary schools, 1 primary school, and 3 additional education facilities.

Minerals

There are some deposits of construction materials in the district. Among which there are currently deposits of crushed stone, gravel, rubble stone, construction sand and clay for the production of bricks of the "150" brand, loam for bricks of the "150" and "200" brand.

Administrative arrangement

The district has 7 rural districts, 7 villages, and 25 localities.