Khromtau is a town in Aktobe Region of Kazakhstan, serving as the administrative center of Khromtau District. The town was established in 1967 and had a population of approximately 21,740 to 24,089 as of recent counts.
Located in western Kazakhstan, Khromtau functions as a local administrative hub for the surrounding district. The town's relatively recent founding in the mid-20th century reflects the pattern of urban development in Kazakhstan during the Soviet era.