Yrgyz District (Kazakh: Ырғыз ауданы, Yrğyz audany) is a district of Aktobe Region in Kazakhstan. The administrative center of the district is the selo of Yrgyz. Population: 15,060 (2013 estimate); 14,416 (2009 Census results); 15,610 (1999 Census results).

Geography

The area of Yrgyz District is 41,500 square kilometers (16,000 sq mi). Shalkarteniz is located in the district. The Lakes of the lower Turgay and Irgiz Nature Reserve is a protected area located in the district.