Abay Population 2026

Abay has a population of 24,047, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Turkistan. Roughly 0.1% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 82× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

Location of Abay (capital Astana shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

24,047

Rank in Kazakhstan

#64

Coordinates

41.35°N, 68.95°E

~346 m elevation · Asia/Almaty

Distance to capital (Astana)

1,110 km

689 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Turkistan

City	Population	Rank in Kazakhstan
Turkistan	227,098	#13
Kentau	57,408	#28
Zhetysay	36,494	#44
Arys	36,285	#45
Aksu	26,115	#61
Shardara	25,356	#62
Saryaghash	25,139	#63
Lenger	21,238	#68

Cities near Abay

Saryaghash25,139 people · ~22 km away
Zhetysay36,494 people · ~82 km away
Shardara25,356 people · ~82 km away
Shymkent1,200,000 people · ~120 km away
Arys36,285 people · ~121 km away
Lenger21,238 people · ~121 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Abay?

Abay has a population of 24,047 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Abay in?

Abay is located in Turkistan, Kazakhstan.

Is Abay the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 1,110 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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