Atyrau region
Atyrau region
Regional profile
The region has industrial profile with domination of oil and gas industry
The key factor determining the long-term economic specialty of Atyrau region is large hydrocarbon reserves, which are accounted for 73% of Kazakhstan reserves. The region is attractive for investments in oil and gas production and related activities. The region specializes in oil and gas production; coke industry and petrochemicals; professional, scientific and technical activities
Западно-Казахстанская, Актюбинская и Мангистауская область
In 600-900 km area of Atyrau region 4 major regions of Russia and Kazakhstan are located:
1 million people
in Astrakhan region
2 million people
in West Kazakhstan, Aktobe and Mangistau regions
In 600-900 km area of Atyrau region 4 major regions of Russia and Kazakhstan are located:
1 million people
in Astrakhan region
2 million people
in West Kazakhstan, Aktobe and Mangistau regions
Population (01.05.2016)
598,9 thsnd people
15-th place
Population density
5 persons/km²
9-th place
Land area
118 600 km²
12-th place
Major cities
Atyrau
Kulsary
Kulsary
Natural zone
Desert
Semi-desert
Semi-desert
Land resources
19% of region area is occupied by agricultural land, of which:
• 88% pastures
• 1% sown area
• 11% land of private farming
Water resources
• the Caspian Sea
• major rivers: the Ural, the Uil, the Zhem, the Sagyz
• major lakes: lake Inder
• 36 groundwater sources
• major rivers: the Ural, the Uil, the Zhem, the Sagyz
• major lakes: lake Inder
• 36 groundwater sources
Regional economy
Climate conditions
Mineral resources
Human capital
Infrastructure
Specialization
Разработка Центр устойчивого развития столицы
Техническая поддержка Центр мониторинга и развития рынков
