Aqqyztoghay, also known as Akkiztogay, (, Aqqiztoğai, اققيزتوعاي) is a town in the Zhylyoi District of the Atyrau Region in southwest Kazakhstan. It lies at an altitude of below sea level, and sits on the southern bank of the Emba River. It is approximately 28km northeast of the town of Kulsary.
Population Aqqyztoghay: YearPopulation19891210199913792009223220211454
Infrastructure A rural outpatient clinic was constructed in 2007. A kindergarten with a capacity of 160 students was established in 2016, having been something that the community had needed for many years. The town is additionally serviced by a mosque and two schools.
Most other facilities, including markets and a train station, are in Kulsary. The only connection between the two settlements is by a road, which is at times in poor condition due to frequent use by heavy trucks, and a lack of maintenance and repairs.
History and Archaeology There are several historical sites in the area surrounding Aqqyztoghay, including burial mounds and the Akmochet Necropolis. In 1998, a new mosque was built at Akmochet on the site of an old mosque, which was white in color due to the use of limestone as a primary building material.
In 1974, an obelisk was built in Aqqyztoghay to commemorate Baizhan Atagozhiev (1895-1944), a soldier who fought in WWII.
Natural Resources Aqqyztoghay has fertile land, although an unreliable water supply can make for poor growing conditions. The greater Atyrau region is rich in oil and gas.
Climate A Khazydromet (Kazakhstan's national hydrometeorological service) monitoring post in Aqqyztoghay collects data regarding the water levels of the Emba, information that can be used to calculate flood risks.
Atyrau has a semi-arid climate with hot dry summers cold winters, with year-round temperatures typically falling between -10°C and 33°C.
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