The city of Aktobe was founded on May 28, 1869, is located in the northwestern part of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on the left bank of the Ilek – the left tributary of the Ural in the central part of the Podural plateau, which is a plain with a height of 250 – 400 meters. The city in the north-west borders with Martuk district of Aktobe region, in the north-east – with Kargala district, in the east – with Khromtau district, in the south and south-west – with Alga district. The city was founded on the site of Aktobe fortress (White Hill).
We have prepared a selection of locations of local attractions for our guests so you can get to know our hometown better.