Summary
Embi (Kazakh: Ембі, Embı) is a town in Mugalzhar District in Aktobe Region of western Kazakhstan. The town is on the left bank of the Emba River. Population: 11,212 (2009 Census results);[1] 12,345 (1999 Census results).[1]
Embi
Ембі | |
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Town | |
  Embi Location in Aktobe Province, Kazakhstan | |
| Coordinates: 48°49′36″N 58°08′39″E / 48.82667°N 58.14417°E | |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Region | Aktobe Region |
| District | Mugalzhar District |
| Settlement | 1870 |
| Population (2009)[1] | |
| • Total | 11,212 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (Yekaterinburg Time) |
History edit
Embi (or Emba) was founded in the 1900s, when the railroad connecting Orenburg and Tashkent was built. At the time, it was a part of Turgay Oblast. After a number of administrative transformations, in 1936 Embi ended up in Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic. Embi was a part of Aktobe Region. In 1937, it was granted status of urban-type settlement. By 1958, it belonged to Zhoryn District,[2] which was eventually abolished and merged into Oktyabrsky District (which was later renamed Mugalzhar District). In 1967, Embi was granted town status.[3]
The former military installation to the south of Embi known as "Embi-5" was renamed Zhem and was granted town status.
During the 2022 Kazakh protests, protesters in Embi demanded removal of the mayor. On 13 March 2022, Embi held a free and fair election, in which independent Raiymbek Musaghali was elected among three candidates with 81% of votes. Musaghali was 39 years old and worked as a school director.[4]
Economy edit
Industry edit
Embi is mostly serving the railway station, there is also food industry present.[3]
Transportation edit
Embi is a railway station on the Trans-Aral Railway, which connects Orenburg and Tashkent. It is also connected to Kandyagash by a road. The same road continues east of Embi to provide access to the E38 highway between Aktobe and Shymkent.
References edit
- ^ a b c "Население Республики Казахстан" [Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan] (in Russian). Департамент социальной и демографической статистики. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ^ Каратаев, Абат (February 2, 2012). От волостей к районам (in Russian). Актюбинский вестник. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
- ^ a b Эмба (город в Казахской ССР). Great Soviet Encyclopedia.
- ^ "'He Doesn't Take Bribes': Kazakh Town Happy With Mayor From First 'Real Election'". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. Retrieved 2022-04-05.