Ulytau region (kaz. Ulytau oblysy, Ūlytau oblysy) is a region in the central part of Kazakhstan, formed on June 8, 2022. The climate is sharply continental and extremely arid. The administrative center of the region is the city of Zhezkazgan.
In 1973 - 1997, the Dzhezkazgan region existed as part of the Kazakh SSR and Kazakhstan, which, as a result of the administrative reform of 1997, became part of the Karaganda region. In the 18th century, the tribes of the Middle Zhuz lived on the territory of the Ulytau region: Argyns (subgenus Karakesek and Atygai), Naimans (subgenus Baganals and Baltals), Kypshaks (subgenera Bultyn, Uzyn and Tor), there was also a genus Zhana Kyrgyz, who was not part of the zhuzes.
Zhezkazgan
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Zhezkazgan is a city in the central part of Kazakhstan with a population of over 85 thousand people. Since June 8, 2022 - the administrative center of the Ulytau region.
Satpaev
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Satpaev is a city of regional subordination in the Ulytau region of Kazakhstan. Named after Academician K. I. Satpaev.
Karajal
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Karazhal is a city of regional subordination in the Ulytau region of Kazakhstan. It arose in connection with the development of the mining industry (iron ore).
Ulytausky district
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Ulytau district is a district in the Ulytau region of Kazakhstan. The administrative center is the village of Ulytau. The area is named after the mountains of the same name.
Zhanaarkinsky district
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Zhanaarkinsky district is an administrative-territorial unit of the second level within the Ulytau region of Kazakhstan. The administrative center is the settlement of Zhanaarka.
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188 936,61 sq. km.
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Climatic conditions
Geographical data
The relief is small-hill, low-mountain, hilly terrain and vast inter-hill valleys. Natural zones: steppe, semi-desert and desert.
Copper deposits are located in the region, which is why the basis of the region's economy is metallurgy. The absence of large enterprises other than the mining and smelting plant hampers the development of the region.
The region has the potential to become the logistics center of Kazakhstan, as it links North and South, West and East. Raw materials and people can be transported more efficiently through the Zhezkazgan transit. But the infrastructure and roads do not allow this. The railway line "Zhezkazgan-Beineu" was built in the region, which connected China's railway communication with Europe and the countries of the Persian Gulf and for the export of products.
Population 221 701
(november 2023)
GRP 105,7
(for the 1st half of 2023)
Inflation 10,5
(december 2023)
Average monthly salary 471 300
(III quarter of 2023)
Unemployment rate 4 535
(III quarter of 2023)
*Excluding small businesses engaged in entrepreneurial activities.