# Ertis > city **Wikidata**: [Q1047734](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1047734) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ertis,_Pavlodar_Region) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ertis ## Summary Ertis (known natively as Ертіс) is a city in Kazakhstan that serves as the administrative capital of Ertis District. Located in the Pavlodar Region at approximately 53.33°N latitude and 75.46°E longitude, it had a population of 7,772 as of 2009. The city operates in the UTC+06:00 timezone. ## Key Facts - **Classification**: City; also classified as a village of Kazakhstan - **Country**: Kazakhstan - **Administrative Role**: Capital of Ertis District - **Location Identifier**: Q56367666 (administrative region) - **Population**: 7,772 (recorded in 2009) - **Coordinates**: 53.316666666667°N, 75.45°E / 53.33367°N, 75.45901°E - **Timezone**: UTC+06:00 - **Postal Code**: 140500 - **Native Name**: Ертіс - **Official Name**: Ертіс - **CATO ID**: 554630100 - **GeoNames ID**: 1523768 - **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -2337587 - **Who's On First ID**: 421168523 - **Freebase ID**: /m/011jjhfx ## FAQs **What is Ertis's administrative function?** Ertis serves as the administrative capital of Ertis District in Kazakhstan, making it the governmental center for that district. **Where is Ertis located geographically?** Ertis is located in the Pavlodar Region of Kazakhstan, situated at coordinates approximately 53.33° north latitude and 75.46° east longitude in the UTC+06:00 timezone. **What is the population of Ertis?** According to 2009 census data, Ertis had a population of 7,772 residents. **What are the postal and identification codes for Ertis?** The city's postal code is 140500, its CATO ID is 554630100, and its GeoNames ID is 1523768. **In how many languages is information about Ertis available on Wikipedia?** Wikipedia articles about Ertis exist in 16 languages including English, Russian, Kazakh, French, Spanish, Italian, and several others. ## Why It Matters Ertis holds significance as an administrative center within Kazakhstan's regional governance structure. As the capital of Ertis District, it functions as a hub for local government operations and public services serving the surrounding area. Its dual classification as both a city and a village of Kazakhstan reflects the country's administrative categorization system for settlements. The city's geographic coordinates place it in the northern hemisphere within the Pavlodar Region, an area known for its industrial and agricultural contributions to Kazakhstan's economy. Ertis maintains a documented presence across multiple international geographic databases and encyclopedic platforms, indicating its recognition as an established settlement worthy of global geographic reference. ## Notable For - Serving as the administrative capital of Ertis District, positioning it as a local governance center - Maintaining presence across 16 different Wikipedia language editions, demonstrating international recognition - Having multiple standardized geographic identifiers across international databases (GeoNames, GNS, Who's On First) - Possessing an official coat of arms, indicating formal municipal status - Being catalogued under both "city" and "village of Kazakhstan" classifications in Wikidata ## Body ### Geographic Location and Coordinates Ertis is positioned at two recorded coordinate sets: 53.316666666667°N, 75.45°E and 53.33367°N, 75.45901°E. These slightly different measurements may reflect varying survey methods or the distinction between the city center and municipal boundaries. The city falls within the UTC+06:00 timezone, aligning with Kazakhstan's standard time zone for this region. Located within the Pavlodar Region (indicated by its Wikipedia title designation), Ertis sits in the northern portion of Kazakhstan. ### Administrative Status Ertis functions as the capital of Ertis District, making it the primary administrative center for this governmental subdivision. This status designates the city as the location where district-level government offices, administrative services, and official functions are concentrated. The city is further located within the administrative region identified as Q56367666 in Wikidata classification systems. ### Demographics The most recent documented population figure for Ertis stands at 7,772 residents, recorded in 2009. This census data provides a baseline demographic snapshot, though more recent figures are not available in the current source material. ### Official Names and Nomenclature The city is known natively and officially as Ертіс in Kazakh Cyrillic script. The romanized name "Ertis" serves as its international designation. Historical or alternative naming conventions are not detailed in the available source material. ### Identification Codes and Database Entries Ertis appears in numerous international geographic and administrative databases under various identification systems: - **CATO ID**: 554630100 (Kazakhstan's administrative classification system) - **GeoNames ID**: 1523768 - **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -2337587 - **Who's On First ID**: 421168523 - **Freebase ID**: /m/011jjhfx These identifiers facilitate the city's inclusion in global mapping applications, geographic information systems, and cross-referenced databases. ### Municipal Symbols Ertis possesses an official coat of arms, which is archived and accessible through Wikimedia Commons at the file path associated with "Иртышск_герб.png." The existence of heraldic insignia reflects the city's formal municipal status and administrative standing. ### Wikipedia and Knowledge Base Presence The city maintains a substantial presence across Wikipedia projects, with articles available in 16 languages: Belarusian (be), Chechen (ce), Cebuano (ceb), English (en), Spanish (es), Estonian (et), Persian (fa), French (fr), Italian (it), Kazakh (kk), Lithuanian (lt), Russian (ru), Swedish (sv), Tatar (tt), Ukrainian (uk), and Uzbek (uz). Its primary Wikipedia entry is titled "Ertis, Pavlodar Region." The Wikidata description for the entity is simply "city," and the page has accumulated 16 sitelinks across Wikimedia projects. ### Associated Categories and Classifications The city has several associated categories within knowledge base systems: - **Topic's Main Category**: Q24194945 - **Category for People Born Here**: Q8055095 - **Category of Associated People**: Q9695008 - **Category for People Who Died Here**: Q24031408 These categories suggest that the city maintains biographical records and associations with notable individuals connected to its history and development. ### Infrastructure and Services Ertis operates under the postal code 140500, which governs mail delivery and address standardization for the municipality and its residents.