The south, and east parts of district have mountainous landscape, while the northern parts consist of plains (
Ili valley). The highest point in the district, the Saz mountain, is covered with
permanent snow. The terrain has a slope towards the
Kapchagay Reservoir. Having mild winters and hot summers, the district's climate is
continental; in January, temperatures are between -6 and -10°С, and in July, temperatures are 20—24°С. Annual precipitation is 200—400 millimeters, increasing to 550—700 millimeters near the mountains. There are a lot of rivers in Enbekshikazakh District, including
Issyk, Turgen, Kiikbay, Sholak, Shybykty, Belshabdar, Karaturyk, Lavarsaz, Asy and
Chilik. The Konayev Canal (or Big Almaty Canal) passes through the district.
Hydroelectric power stations are built on some of the rivers. In addition to the rivers, the district has lakes, including
Issyk, Jasylkol and others. The non-mountainous part of the region is mostly semi-desert. Mountainous areas are affected by
altitudinal zonation; steppes first changing to forests, and then switching to
montane grasslands and shrublands. The district has some
protected areas, including Almaty Conversation,
Issyk Kurgan, Shynturgen Refuge, and the
Ile-Alatau National Park which partially lies within the district boundaries. == History ==