Kostanay region
Kostanay region
Regional profile
The region has industrial and agricultural profile
Agriculture and industry are key sectors in Kostanay region's economy. Mining industry with a focus on extraction of iron ore remains the dominant trend in industry. In agriculture, crop production dominates and remains economic specialization of entire region.
In 500-900 km area of Kostanay region 7 major regions of Russia and Kazakhstan are located:
4.5 million people
Orenburg, Chelyabinsk, Kurgan region
3.5 million people
Aktobe, Karaganda, Akmola and North Kazakhstan regions
4.5 million people
Orenburg, Chelyabinsk, Kurgan region
3.5 million people
Aktobe, Karaganda, Akmola and North Kazakhstan regions
Population (01.05.2016)
883,9 thsnd people
7-th place
Population density
4,5 persons/km²
11-th place
Land area
196 000 km²
6-th place
Major cities
Kostanay
Rudniy
Lisakovsk
Zhetikara
Rudniy
Lisakovsk
Zhetikara
Natural zone
Steppe
Forest-steppe
Forest-steppe
Land resources
92.4% of region area is occupied by agricultural land, of which:
• 68% pastures
• 32% arable land
• 68% pastures
• 32% arable land
Water resources
• major rivers: the Torgay, the Tobol
• 9 thousand lakes: lake Kusmuryn, lake Akkol, lake Tontiger
• 9 reservoirs: Zhogargy Tobyl, Karatomar
• 9 thousand lakes: lake Kusmuryn, lake Akkol, lake Tontiger
• 9 reservoirs: Zhogargy Tobyl, Karatomar
Regional economy
Climate conditions
Mineral resources
Human capital
Infrastructure
Specialization
Разработка Центр устойчивого развития столицы
Техническая поддержка Центр мониторинга и развития рынков
