Altai (city)

Altai (Kazakh: Алтай, romanized: Altai, Russian: Алтай, romanized: Altai), until 2019 known as Zyryan (Kazakh: Зырян, Zyrian) or Zyryanovsk (Russian: Зыряновск) is a town of regional significance in East Kazakhstan Region of Kazakhstan, and the administrative center of the Altai District. It was established in 1791 and was granted town status in 1941. Population: 39,320 (2009 Census results);43,894 (1999 Census results).

Not to be confused with Altai City in Mongolia.
Not to be confused with Altay City, Xinjiang, China.
For other uses of "Altai", see Altay.

Altai
Алтай
Seal
Altai
Location in Kazakhstan
Coordinates: 49°44′19″N 84°16′19″E
CountryKazakhstan
RegionEast Kazakhstan Region
DistrictZyryan District
Founded1791
Incorporated (city)1941
Government
 • Akim (mayor)Larisa Grechushnikova
Population
 (2009)
 • Total39,320
Time zoneUTC+6 (ALMT)
Postal code
F42****
Area code+7 72335
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