Abai District, Abai Region

Abai (Kazakh: Абай ауданы, Abai audany, اباي اۋدانى) is a district of Abai Region, eastern Kazakhstan. The administrative center of the district is the selo of Karaul. Population: 15,228 (2013 estimate); 15,258 (2009 Census results); 17,885 (1999 Census results).

Abai
Abai audany
District
Абай ауданы
Country Kazakhstan
RegionAbai Region
Administrative centerKaraul
Founded1928
Government
  Akim (mayor)Smagulov Meirzhan
Area
  Total20,093 km2 (7,758 sq mi)
Population
 (2013)
  Total15,228
Time zoneUTC+6 (East)

In 1939-1997, this territory was the Semipalatinsk region with the administrative center in Semipalatinsk. Abai region was formed in 1997. The district is 6.5 sq. km.

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