Aktobe (Kazakh: Aqtöbe) is a city in Kazakhstan's Central Highlands.
Aktobe is the fourth-largest city in Kazakhstan with a population of around 520,000. It serves as the administrative center of Aktobe Region and a major transport hub connecting western Kazakhstan to the rest of the country. The city has grown rapidly thanks to oil and gas industries in the surrounding region.
World War II memorial Children's Palace theatre Aliya Moldagulova Museum
Football: 1 FC Aktobe, Central Stadium, Abulkhair-Khan Ave 56. "The Red & Whites" play soccer in Kazakh Premier League, the top tier. The stadium (capacity 13,200) is just off Highway E38. The playing season is March-Oct. (updated Dec 2025)
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In Jul, Aktobe typically sees ~28°C daytime highs and 6 rainy days.
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