On May 23, 1997, the Chilik district was abolished and incorporated into the Enbekshikazakh district.
Prior to 1997, Shelek was the regional center of the Chilik district of the Almaty region, which became part of the Enbekshikazakh district with the center in the city of Esik.
Shelek(Chilik)本是县驻,降级并给了Esik(伊塞克)领导的县(28万人)。