Zhylyoi District
District in Atyrau Region, Kazakhstan
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Zhylyoi District (Kazakh: Жылыой ауданы, Jylyoi audany) is a district located in the south-eastern region of Atyrau Region in Kazakhstan. The administrative center of the district is the town of Kulsary.[3] Population: 75,377 (2013 estimate);[2] 70,156 (2009 census results);[4] 57,052 (1999 census results).[4]
Zhylyoi | |
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District | |
| Жылыой ауданы | |
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| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Region | Atyrau Region |
| Administrative center | Kulsary |
| Government | |
| • Akim | Karazhanov Zhumabek Barakbaevich[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 11,400 sq mi (29,400 km2) |
| Population (2013)[2] | |
• Total | 75,377 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (West) |
History
The district was formed in 1928 under the name Zhilokosinsky district. In 1963 it was renamed into Embinsky district. The current name is from October 7, 1993.[5]
