Akkol

Aqköl ( Kazakh Ақкөл - White Lake ) is a city in Kazakhstan.

Geographical Location

The city is located in the area Aqmola.

Population

Aqköl has 13,177 inhabitants ( 2010). Until 1991, the city had about 20,000 inhabitants, since decreases the number of inhabitants.

History

The town was founded in 1887 as Alexeyevka ( Алексеевка ). In 1965 Alexeyevka granted town rights. Since 1997, the city bears its present name.

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