3.55% Tatar: 2.17% Polish: 2.02% Others: 3.56% Besides, North Kazakhstan region was a unique area in Kazakhstan with a natural decline in population; however, since 2008, there was a natural population increase. Administrative divisions The region is administratively divided into thirteen districts and the city of Petropavl. Akkayin District, with the administrative center in the selo of Smirnovo; Akzhar District, the selo of Talshik; Aiyrtau District, the selo of Saumalkol; Esil District, the selo of Yavlenka; Gabit Musirepov District, the selo of Novoishimskoye; Kyzylzhar District, the selo of Beskol; Magzhan Zhumabaev District, the town of Bulayevo; Mamlyut District, the town of Mamlyutka; Shal akyn District, the town of Sergeyevka; Taiynsha District, the town of Taiynsha; Timiryazev District, the selo of Timiryazevo; Ualikhanov District, the selo of Kishkenekol; Zhambyl District, the selo of Presnovka. The following five localities in North Kazakhstan Region have town status: Petropavl, Bulayevo, Mamlyutka, Sergeyevka, and Taiynsha. Sport The regional bandy team took part in the national championship in 2016. External links Official website References Regions of Kazakhstan