Makhambet [1] (Kazakh: Махамбет, Mahambet, ماحامبەت; Russian: Махамбет, Makhambet) is a town in Atyrau Region, west Kazakhstan.

It lies at an altitude of 8 m (26 ft) below sea level.

It has a population of 8,905.

[1] Makhambet has a steppe climate (Köppen: BSk),[2] with hot summers and cold winters.