Saykhin (Kazakh: Сайқын, Saiqyn; Russian: Сайхин) is a village in far western Kazakhstan on the border with Russia. It is the administrative center of Bokey Orda District in West Kazakhstan Region. Population: 3,686 (2009 Census results);[1] 3,996 (1999 Census results).[1]
Saykhin Сайқын | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Сайхин | |
  Saykhin | |
| Coordinates: 48°48′45″N 46°45′49″E / 48.81250°N 46.76361°E | |
| Country |  Kazakhstan |
| Region | West Kazakhstan Region |
| District | Bokey Orda District |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 3,686 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (UTC + 5) |
Geography
Lake Botkul is located near Saykyn. There is a station of the Volga Railway in the village.[2]