# Aksu

> city in Kazakhstan

**Wikidata**: [Q622780](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q622780)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aksu_(Pavlodar_Region))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/aksu

## Summary
Aksu (also known as Ақсу) is a city of regional significance located in the Pavlodar Region of Kazakhstan. Founded in 1899, it covers an area of 8,089.66 square kilometres and had a population of 69,354 as of 2013. The city has been known by several names throughout its history, including Glinka (until 1913) and Yermak (from 1913 to 1993), before adopting its current name Aksu.

## Key Facts
- **Country**: Kazakhstan; historically part of Russian Empire and Soviet Union
- **Inception**: 1899
- **Population**: 69,354 (2013); other recorded populations include 41,677 (2009), 42,264 (1999), 47,067 (1989), and 41,572 (1979)
- **Area**: 8,089.66 square kilometres
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 52.033333333333, Longitude 76.916666666667
- **Timezone**: UTC+06:00
- **Postal Code**: 140100
- **Native Name**: Ақсу
- **Official Website**: http://aksu.pavlodar.gov.kz
- **Administrative Status**: City of regional significance; capital of Aksu City Administration
- **CATO ID**: 551610000
- **Historical Names**: Глинка (until 1913), Ермак (1913–1993), Ақсу/Аксу (from 1993)

## FAQs

**What is the current population of Aksu?**
The most recent recorded population figure is 69,354, documented in 2013. Historical population data shows fluctuations over the decades, with 41,572 residents in 1979, 47,067 in 1989, 42,264 in 1999, and 41,677 in 2009.

**What was Aksu called before its current name?**
The city was originally named Глинка (Glinka) until 1913, when it was renamed Ермак (Yermak). On May 4, 1993, it was officially renamed to its current name, Ақсу (Aksu).

**Where is Aksu administratively located?**
Since May 7, 1997, Aksu has been part of and serves as the capital of the Aksu City Administration. Prior to that date, from February 14, 1938, it was located in Aksuysky District. It is also designated as a city of regional significance.

**What languages have Wikipedia articles about Aksu?**
Aksu has Wikipedia articles in 26 languages, including Arabic, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Chechen, Cebuano, German, English, Persian, Finnish, French, Upper Sorbian, Italian, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Lithuanian, Latvian, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Turkish, Tatar, Ukrainian, Uzbek, and Chinese.

## Why It Matters
Aksu represents a significant urban center in the Pavlodar Region of Kazakhstan with over a century of documented history. Its designation as a city of regional significance indicates its administrative importance within Kazakhstan's governmental structure. The city has experienced notable population growth, particularly between 2009 and 2013 when the population increased from 41,677 to 69,354—a substantial rise that suggests significant urban development or administrative boundary changes. Aksu also holds historical importance as the former capital of the Kingdom of Mangalai and has transitioned through multiple political jurisdictions including the Russian Empire and Soviet Union before becoming part of independent Kazakhstan.

## Notable For
- **Extensive Area**: Covers 8,089.66 square kilometres, making it administratively substantial
- **Multiple Historical Names**: Has undergone three official name changes reflecting Kazakhstan's political and cultural evolution
- **Population Growth**: Experienced significant population increase of approximately 66% between 2009 and 2013
- **Multilingual Documentation**: Available in 26 different language versions on Wikipedia
- **Historical Capital**: Formerly served as capital of the Kingdom of Mangalai
- **Regional Significance**: Designated as a city of regional significance in Kazakhstan's administrative hierarchy

## Body

### History and Nomenclature
Aksu was established in 1899 during the period of the Russian Empire. The city has undergone several name changes throughout its history, reflecting the region's political transformations. Originally named Глинка (Glinka), it was renamed Ермак (Yermak) in 1913, a name it retained for 80 years. Following Kazakhstan's independence from the Soviet Union, the city received its current official name Ақсу (Aksu) on May 4, 1993. The city has been part of three distinct sovereign entities: the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union, and modern Kazakhstan.

### Geography and Location
Aksu is situated at coordinates 52.033333333333°N latitude and 76.916666666667°E longitude. The city covers a total area of 8,089.66 square kilometres. It operates in the UTC+06:00 timezone. The city is located within the Pavlodar Region of Kazakhstan.

### Administrative Structure
Aksu holds the classification of both a city and a city of regional significance. The city serves as the capital of the Aksu City Administration, an administrative role it has held since May 7, 1997. Prior to this reorganization, from February 14, 1938, Aksu was part of Aksuysky District. Historically, the city also served as the capital of the Kingdom of Mangalai. The city's CATO (Classifier of Administrative-Territorial Objects) identification number is 551610000.

### Demographics
Population records for Aksu span several decades, showing both declines and growth:
- 1979: 41,572 residents
- 1989: 47,067 residents
- 1999: 42,264 residents
- 2009: 41,677 residents
- 2013: 69,354 residents

The data indicates population fluctuations during the late Soviet and early independence periods, followed by substantial growth by 2013.

### Identification and Databases
Aksu is catalogued in numerous international databases and reference systems:
- **VIAF ID**: 156016186
- **GeoNames ID**: 1524298
- **Freebase ID**: /m/02rq8nq
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -2336919
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n85358242
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007564872305171
- **OpenStreetMap Node ID**: 293607451
- **iNaturalist Place ID**: 35162
- **Who's On First ID**: 421194407
- **OpenWeatherMap City ID**: 1524298
- **Online PWN Encyclopedia ID**: 3917702

### Visual Identity
The city has official heraldic symbols including a flag and coat of arms. The flag image is available at the Wikimedia Commons file "Flag_of_Aksu_(Kazakhstan).jpg" and the coat of arms at "Coat_of_arms_of_Aksu_(Kazakhstan).jpg".

### Digital Presence
Aksu maintains an official website at http://aksu.pavlodar.gov.kz. The city has a significant digital footprint with a Wikipedia presence across 26 languages. The English Wikipedia article is titled "Aksu (Pavlodar Region)" and the city has 26 site links across various Wikimedia projects. The main category for Aksu on Wikimedia Commons is "Category:Aksu."

### Additional Names and Aliases
The city is known by multiple names and aliases across different languages and historical periods, including: Aksu, Kazakhstan; Aqsu; Аксу (пос. гор. типа в Казах. ССР); Аксу (Казахстан); Аксу (город в Казахстане); Аксу (город в Павлодарской области); Ермак; and Глинка.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. 1979 Soviet census
3. 1989 Soviet census
4. Population Census in Kazakhstan (1999)
5. Census in Kazakhstan 2009
6. GeoNames
7. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip)
8. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File