Zhambyl region
Zhambyl region
Regional profile
The region has potential for agro-industry and transit
Natural and climatic conditions provide opportunities for the development of agriculture in Zhambyl region. Geographical proximity to big cities is a key factor determining the development of consumer products manufacturing and their distribution. Wind and solar energy capacity is rich in the region. Average annual wind speed is more than 6 m per sec, which is sufficient for use on industrial scale.
In 500 km area of Zhambyl region Kazakhstan's largest metropolitan area and capitals of two Central Asian countries are located:
2 million people
in Tashkent
1 million people
in Bishkek
2 million people
in Tashkent
1 million people
in Bishkek
Population (01.05.2016)
1 115,2 thsnd people
6-th place
Population density
7,7 persons/km²
5-th place
Land area
144 300 km²
10-th place
Major cities
Taraz
Shu
Shu
Natural zone
Desert
Semi-desert
Semi-desert
Land resources
29.8% of region area is occupied by agricultural land, of which:
• 13% crops
• 77% pasture
• 13% crops
• 77% pasture
Water resources
• major rivers: the Chu, the Talas, the Asa
• major lakes: lake Balkhash, lake Ashchykol, lake Bilikol
• major reservoirs: Tasotkel, Ashchybulak
• major lakes: lake Balkhash, lake Ashchykol, lake Bilikol
• major reservoirs: Tasotkel, Ashchybulak
Regional economy
Climate conditions
Mineral resources
Human capital
Infrastructure
Specialization
Разработка Центр устойчивого развития столицы
Техническая поддержка Центр мониторинга и развития рынков
