Largest Cities in Republic of Kazakhstan by Population

Republic of Kazakhstan, This Central Asian nation, the world's largest landlocked country by land area, spans parts of Eastern Europe and Central Asia. With a population of over 20 million, its vast steppes and mountains contribute to a diverse landscape. Kazakhstan is rich in natural resources, particularly oil and natural gas, making it economically significant in the region.. As of 2020 country had an estimated population of 20,426,568 inhabitants. The country was created 35 years ago in 1991. Its capital city is Nur-Sultan.

There are 18 city/town in Republic of Kazakhstan, . The largest city of Republic of Kazakhstan is Almaty with a population of 1,916,822. Other cities include, Nur-Sultan population 1,078,362, Shymkent population 1,018,974, Astrakhan population 533,925, Karagandy population 501,129

Almaty

Almaty, This major cultural and financial center is located in southeastern Kazakhstan, nestled in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains.

Nur-Sultan

Nur-Sultan, This meticulously planned capital city is located in the north-central part of Kazakhstan, along the Ishim River.

Shymkent

Shymkent, This major city in southern Kazakhstan is a significant industrial and cultural center, strategically located near the Uzbekistan border.

All Republic of Kazakhstan Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Republic of Kazakhstan.

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City Name	Title	County	Population
Almaty	This major cultural and financial center is located in southeastern Kazakhstan, nestled in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains.		1,916,822
Nur-Sultan	This meticulously planned capital city is located in the north-central part of Kazakhstan, along the Ishim River.		1,078,362
Shymkent	This major city in southern Kazakhstan is a significant industrial and cultural center, strategically located near the Uzbekistan border.		1,018,974
Astrakhan	Astrakhan is a city in southwestern Kazakhstan, situated on the Volga River delta near the Caspian Sea.		533,925
Karagandy	Located in central Kazakhstan, this city is the fourth most populous in the country.	Qaraghandy Qalasy	501,129
Aktobe	This city is located in western Kazakhstan, situated on the Ilek River.	Aqtöbe Qalasy	500,803
Taraz	Located in southern Kazakhstan, near the border with Kyrgyzstan, this ancient city is one of the oldest in the country.		406,262
Semey	Located in eastern Kazakhstan along the Irtysh River, this city is a significant cultural and industrial center.		340,000
Ust-Kamenogorsk	Located in eastern Kazakhstan at the confluence of the Irtysh and Ulba rivers, this city serves as the administrative center of the East Kazakhstan Region.		331,614
Pavlodar	Located in northeastern Kazakhstan on the Irtysh River, this city is a significant industrial and cultural center.		329,002
Petropavl	City in Kazakhstan, seat of North Kazakhstan Province		216,406
Kostanay	This city is located in northern Kazakhstan on the Tobol River.	Qostanay Qalasy	210,000
Aktau	City in western Kazakhstan		183,350
Atyrau	City in Kazakhstan		180,000
Kokshetau	City in Kazakhstan, seat of Akmola Province		153,057
Rudnyy	Located in the Kostanay Region of northern Kazakhstan, this city is a significant industrial center, primarily known for its iron ore mining and processing operations.		124,000
Zhezqazghan	This city is located in the Karaganda Region of central Kazakhstan, on the Kengir River.		104,357
Smirnovo	Village and the administrative center Akkayynskogo district of North Kazakhstan region		5,742

Largest Cities in Republic of Kazakhstan by Population

Almaty

Nur-Sultan

Shymkent

All Republic of Kazakhstan Cities (Aphebetical)

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