Karaganda Region

Karaganda Region (Kazakh: Qaraǵandy oblysy; Russian: Карагандинская область, romanized: Karagandinskaja oblast′), also spelled Qaraghandy Region, is a region of Kazakhstan. Its capital is Karaganda. The region's population is 1,341,700 (2009 Census results),[4] 1,410,218 (1999 Census results),[4] and that of the capital city is 459,778 (2009 Census results).[4]

Karaganda Region

Qaraǵandy oblysy
Карагандинская область
Region
Coat of arms
Map of Kazakhstan, location of Karagandy Region highlighted
Coordinates: 48°0′N 71°0′E
Country Kazakhstan
CapitalKaraganda
Government
 • AkimZhenis Kassymbek
Area
 • Total427,982 km2 (165,245 sq mi)
Highest elevation
1,500 m (4,900 ft)
Lowest elevation
500 m (1,600 ft)
Population
 (2018)[2]
 • Total1,378,863
 • Density3.2/km2 (8.3/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+06:00 (East)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+06:00 (unchanged)
Postal codes
100000
Area codes+7 (721)
ISO 3166 codeKZ-KAR
Vehicle registration09, M
Districts9
Cities11
Townships39
Villages557 [3]
Websitekaraganda-region.gov.kz/eng/

History

The region was the site of intense coal mining during the days of the Soviet Union and also the site of several Gulag forced labor camps. Following World War II, Joseph Stalin, leader of the Soviet Union, had many ethnic Germans deported to the area.

Archaeological findings

In July 2019, remains of a young couple buried face to face dated 4,000 years back were unearthed in Karaganda region in central Kazakhstan by a group of archaeologists led by Igor Kukushkin from Saryarka Archaeological Institute in Karaganda. It is assumed that the Bronze age couple were 16 or 17 years old when they died. Kukushkin supposes that they were from a 'noble family' thanks to the buried gold and jewelry artifacts, ceramic pots, woman’s two bracelets on each arm beads, remains of horses and knives found in the grave.[5][6][7]

Geography

With an area of 428,000 km2, Karaganda Region is Kazakhstan's largest region. Although it doesn't touch the borders of any country, it touches nearly every other region, due to its location in the center of the country. They are: Aktobe Region to the west; Kostanay Region to the northwest; Akmola Region to the north; Pavlodar Region to the northeast; East Kazakhstan Region to the east; Almaty Region to the southeast; Jambyl Region and Turkistan Region to the south; and Kyzylorda Region to the southwest.

The area is arid and flat, given to plains with occasional hills and seasonal streams. Karkaraly National Park, covering 90,300 hectares, is located in the region, as well as Kyzylarai mountain oasis, known for its natural environment and historical sights.[8]

The Ishim (Esil) River, a tributary of the Irtysh River, begins in Karaganda Region; the Nura River is the region's other major river. Both river are replenished with water from the Irtysh, supplied by the 451 km long Irtysh–Karaganda Canal. Lake Balkhash is located on the Southeast side.

Demographics

As of 2020, the Karaganda Region has a population of 1,376,882.[9]

Ethnic groups (2020):[10]

Administrative divisions

The region is administratively divided into nine districts and the cities and towns of oblast significance of Karaganda, Balkhash, Jezkazgan, Karazhal, Saran, Shakhtinsk, and Temirtau. The districts are:[11]

  1. Abay District, with the administrative center in the town of Abay;
  2. Aktogay District, the selo of Aktogay;
  3. Bukhar-Zhyrau District, the settlement of Botakara;
  4. Karkaraly District, the town of Karkaraly;
  5. Nura District, the settlement of Kiyevka;
  6. Osakarov District, the settlement of Osakarovka;
  7. Shet District, the selo of Aksu-Ayuly;
  8. Ulytau District, the selo of Ulytau;
  9. Zhanaarka District, the settlement of Atasu.

The following nine localities in Karaganda Region have town status:[11] Karaganda, Balkhash, Jezkazgan, Karazhal, Priozersk, Saran, Satbayev, Shakhtinsk, and Temirtau.

For some decades during the USSR era, the southern part of what is today Karaganda Region was a separate region, known as Jezkazgan Region, with the administrative center in Jezkazgan.

Elections
Party Votes %
Nur Otan548,86483.20
Democratic Party of Kazakhstan Ak Zhol50,5997.67
Communist People's Party of Kazakhstan50,0717.59
Kazakhstani Social Democratic Party Auyl8,6421.31
Nationwide Social Democratic Party1,1880.18
Birlik3300.05
Invalid/blank votes–
Total
Registered voters/turnout
Source: CEC, CEC

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References
  1. Official site - General Information
  2. Agency of statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan: Численность населения Республики Казахстан по областям с начала 2013 года до 1 февраля 2013 года (russisch; Excel-Datei; 55 kB).
  3. All-Biz Ltd. Карагандинская область
  4. "Население Республики Казахстан" (in Russian). Департамент социальной и демографической статистики. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  5. "Bronze Age Couple Unearthed in Kazakhstan - Archaeology Magazine". www.archaeology.org. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  6. History, Owen Jarus 2019-08-01T16:07:52Z. "This Young Man and Woman Were Buried Face-to-Face 4,000 Years Ago in Kazakhstan". livescience.com. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  7. Ciaccia, Chris (2019-08-02). "Mysterious 4,000-year-old grave reveals boy and girl buried face to face". Fox News. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  8. "Karaganda travel guide". Caravanistan. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
  9. "Численность населения Республики Казахстан по отдельным этносам на начало 2020 года". Stat.kz. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  10. "Численность населения Республики Казахстан по отдельным этносам на начало 2020 года". Stat.kz. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  11. Карта области (in Russian). Информационный портал Акимата Карагандинской области. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
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