Karagandy Province - Administrative Divisions

Administrative Divisions

The province is administratively divided into nine districts and the nine cities and towns of oblast significance (Karaganda, Balkhash, Karazhal, Priozersk, Saran, Satpayev, Shakhtinsk, Temirtau, and Zhezkazgan). The districts are

1. Abay District, with the administrative center in the town of Abay;
2. Aktogay District, the selo of Aktogay;
3. Bukhar-Zhyrau District, the settlement of Botakara;
4. Karkaraly District, the town of Karkaraly;
5. Nura District, the settlement of Kiyevka;
6. Osakarov District, the settlement of Osakarovka;
7. Shet District, the selo of Aksu-Ayuly;
8. Ulytau District, the selo of Ulytau;
9. Zhanaarka District, the settlement of Atasu.