South-Kazakhstan region
South-Kazakhstan region
Regional profile
The region has a high production potential in the agricultural sector
The key factors determining the industrial production of South Kazakhstan region are population size and concentration, favorable climatic conditions for crop farming, geographical proximity to big cities (by population) and international corridors passing through the territory of the region. Shymkent agglomeration, the second largest agglomeration in Kazakhstan with 1.6 mln. people, creates a potential market for services of main industries of region’s economy, such as commerce, construction and transport.
Economic concentration is located in the city of Shymkent, Arys, Saryagash and districts of Sairam, Ordabasy, Tolebi, Tyulkubas, Kazygurt, Baidibek and Maktaaral
Economic concentration is located in the city of Shymkent, Arys, Saryagash and districts of Sairam, Ordabasy, Tolebi, Tyulkubas, Kazygurt, Baidibek and Maktaaral
In 500 km area of South Kazakhstan region 4 major region Kazakhstan and the Republic of Uzbekistan are located:
2.4 million people in
Tashkent
4 million people
Zhambyl, Karaganda and Kyzylorda regions
2.4 million people in
Tashkent
4 million people
Zhambyl, Karaganda and Kyzylorda regions
Population (01.05.2016)
2 861,3 thsnd people
1-st place
Population density
24,4 persons/km²
3-rd place
Land area
117 300 km²
13-th place
Major cities
Shymkent
Turkistan
Kentau
Arys
Saryagash
Shardara
Turkistan
Kentau
Arys
Saryagash
Shardara
Natural zone
Desert
Semi-desert
Semi-desert
Land resources
87% of region area is occupied by agricultural land, of which:
• 7.5% arable land
• 78.8% pastures and hayfields
• 7.5% arable land
• 78.8% pastures and hayfields
Water resources
• major rivers: the Syrdarya, the Chu, the Arys, the Keles
• 25 lakes: lake Akzhaykyn, lake Akzhar
• 28 reservoirs: Shardara, Bogen, Badam
• 79 groundwater sources
• 25 lakes: lake Akzhaykyn, lake Akzhar
• 28 reservoirs: Shardara, Bogen, Badam
• 79 groundwater sources
Regional economy
Climate conditions
Mineral resources
Human capital
Infrastructure
Specialization
Разработка Центр устойчивого развития столицы
Техническая поддержка Центр мониторинга и развития рынков
