Akkol, Talas District

Akkol (Kazakh: Ақкөл, Chinese: 阿科尔) is a town located in the Talas District, Zhambyl Region, Kazakhstan.[1] Since 1977 it is part of Akkol rural district (КАТО code — 316231100).[2]

Akkol
Ақкөл
Akkol is located in Kazakhstan
Akkol
Akkol
Coordinates: 43°26′03″N 70°46′21″E
CountryKazakhstan
Regions of KazakhstanZhambyl Region
Districts of KazakhstanTalas District
Population
 (2009)
  Total2,327
Time zoneUTC+6 (East Kazakhstan Time)

Demographics

According to the 2009 Kazakhstan census, the town has a population of 2327 people. In 1999 the town had a population of 3103.[3]

Geography

The town is located 38 kilometers (24 mi) northeast of the district center, the city of Karatau. Two lakes lie in the vicinity, Akkol close to the southwest and Ashchykol 9 kilometers (5.6 mi) to the northwest.[4][5]

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