Burabay District (Kazakh: Бурабай ауданы, Burabai audany; Russian: Бурабайский район) is a district of Aqmola Region in northern Kazakhstan. The administrative center of the district is the town of Shchuchinsk.[3] Population: 81,739 (2009 Census results);[4] 73,169 (1999 Census results).[4]
Burabay District | |
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District | |
| Burabai audany | |
_-_panoramio.jpg) View of Mount Kokshetau | |
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| Country |  Kazakhstan |
| Region | Aqmola Region |
| Administrative center | Schuchinsk |
| Founded | 1932 |
| Government | |
| • Akim (mayor) | Aray Sadykov[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,300 sq mi (5,900 km2) |
| Population (2013)[2] | |
| • Total | 74,794 |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (East) |
| Website | Official website |
Prior to September 3, 2009, Burabay District was known as Shchuchinsk District.[5]
Geography
The district lies in the Kokshetau Hills. The surrounding area is part of the Burabay National Park. Burabay spa town is located in the strip of land between lakes Burabay and Shchuchye.[6][7]
References
External links
Media related to Burabay District at Wikimedia Commons
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