Botakara (Kazakh: Ботақара), known as "Ulyanovsk" until 1997, is a settlement in Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan. It is the capital of Bukhar-Zhyrau District and the administrative center of the Botakara rural district (KATO code - 354030100).[1] Population: 5,351 (2009 Census results);[2] 5,166 (1999 Census results).[2][3]
Botakara
Ботақара | |
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![]() Ancient burial ground marker | |
![]() ![]() Botakara Location in Kazakhstan | |
Coordinates: 50°03′40″N 73°42′56″E | |
Country | Kazakhstan |
Region | Karaganda Region |
District | Bukhar-Zhyrau District |
Population (2019) | |
• Total | 5,223 |
Time zone | UTC+6 |
Postcode | 100400 |
The Botakara Bronze Age burial ground is an archaeological site located 14 km (8.7 mi) west of the town.[4]
Botakara lies in the Kazakh Uplands by the banks of the Nura river. Lake Botakara is located to the north. The Karaganda — Karkaralinsk highway and the Karaganda — Karagaily railway pass through the village.[5][6]
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Capital: Karaganda | ||
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