Aksay, West Kazakhstan Region
Aksay (Kazakh: Ақсай, romanized: Aqsai) is a town in north-western Kazakhstan. It is the administrative center of Borili District in West Kazakhstan Region. Population: 32,873 (2009 Census results); 28,953 (1999 Census results).
Aksay
Ақсай | |
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Town | |
| Ақсай (Aqsay) | |
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Coat of arms | |
Aksay | |
| Coordinates: 51°10′04″N 52°59′42″E | |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Region | West Kazakhstan Region |
| District | Borili District |
| Established | 1936 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nurlan Nogayev |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 32,873 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (UTC + 5) |
| Area code | 71133 |
It is an important oil and gas town, serving as an operational base for the nearby Karachaganak Field.
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