# Shakhtinsk

> city

**Wikidata**: [Q1019377](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1019377)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakhtinsk)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/shakhtinsk

## Summary
Shakhtinsk is a city of regional significance located in Kazakhstan, founded in 1955. Situated within the Karaganda Region, it covers an area of 20 square kilometers and maintains a population of 37,899 as of 2013.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: City; City of regional significance.
- **Location**: Kazakhstan (formerly Soviet Union); located in administrative region Q16723684.
- **Coordinates**: 49.71°N, 72.5872°E.
- **Time Zone**: UTC+06:00.
- **Area**: 20 square kilometres.
- **Inception**: 1955.
- **Population**:
  - 2013: 37,899 (Preferred value)
  - 2009: 35,997
  - 1999: 41,602
  - 1989: 65,600
  - 1979: 50,382
- **Postal Code**: 101600–101606.
- **Identifiers**:
  - KATO ID: 352810000
  - OpenWeatherMap City ID: 1519327
  - Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/120zjhbr
- **Website**: http://shahtinsk.gov.kz (Languages: Kazakh, Russian, English).

## FAQs
**What is the geographic location of Shakhtinsk?**
Shakhtinsk is located in Kazakhstan at latitude 49.71 and longitude 72.5872. It falls within the UTC+06:00 time zone.

**How has the population of Shakhtinsk changed over time?**
The city has seen significant population fluctuations, peaking at 65,600 in 1989 before declining to 37,899 by 2013. Earlier records show 50,382 residents in 1979 and 41,602 in 1999.

**When was Shakhtinsk founded?**
The earliest written record and inception of Shakhtinsk date to 1955.

**What administrative codes are associated with Shakhtinsk?**
The city uses the KATO ID 352810000 and has a postal code range of 101600–101606.

## Why It Matters
Shakhtinsk represents a distinct case of urban development in central Kazakhstan. Its demographic trajectory—growing significantly during the late Soviet era (peaking in 1989) and subsequently declining—reflects broader economic and migratory shifts in the region. The city maintains a multilingual digital presence and is recognized as a city of regional significance, highlighting its administrative importance within the Karaganda Region.

## Notable For
- **Demographic Shifts**: A clear trend of post-Soviet population decline, dropping from a high of 65,600 residents in 1989 to under 40,000 by 2013.
- **Multilingual Portal**: An official website that offers content in Kazakh, Russian, and English.
- **Global Cataloging**: Indexed in the Google Knowledge Graph and OpenWeatherMap, and covered by 28 different Wikipedia language editions.
- **Administrative Status**: Designated specifically as a "city of regional significance."

## Body

### Governance and Administration
Shakhtinsk is officially classified as a "city of regional significance" (instance of). It is situated in the country of Kazakhstan, though historical records also associate it with the Soviet Union. The city is located within the administrative territorial entity identified as Q16723684. Its administrative uniqueness is further defined by its KATO ID (352810000).

### Historical Data
The city's inception is recorded in 1955, which also corresponds to the time of its earliest written record.

### Geography
Shakhtinsk occupies a total area of 20 square kilometres. It is geographically positioned at 49.71 degrees North latitude and 72.587222 degrees East longitude. The city observes the UTC+06:00 time zone.

### Demographics
The population of Shakhtinsk has varied considerably over recent decades according to census data:
- **1979**: 50,382 residents
- **1989**: 65,600 residents
- **1999**: 41,602 residents
- **2009**: 35,997 residents
- **2013**: 37,899 residents (marked as the preferred value)

### Digital Presence and Media
Shakhtinsk maintains an official website (http://shahtinsk.gov.kz) which supports Kazakh, Russian, and English languages. The city has a dedicated Commons category titled "Shakhtinsk" and a specific coat of arms image file available on Wikimedia Commons. Wikipedia articles about the city exist across 28 languages, including Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Lithuanian, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Chinese.

The city is also categorized by its human connections:
- Category for people born here: Q8079447
- Category of associated people: Q10215108
- Category for people buried here: Q32376711
- Category for people who died here: Q32366721

### Identifiers
In addition to its KATO ID, Shakhtinsk is identified by the postal code range 101600–101606. It possesses a Google Knowledge Graph ID (/g/120zjhbr) and an OpenWeatherMap city ID (1519327).

## References

1. 1979 Soviet census
2. 1989 Soviet census
3. Population Census in Kazakhstan (1999)
4. Census in Kazakhstan 2009