Aksu Population 2026
Aksu has a population of 26,115, making it the #61 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Turkistan. Roughly 0.1% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 76× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,115
Rank in Kazakhstan
#61
Coordinates
42.42°N, 69.83°E
~614 m elevation · Asia/Almaty
Distance to capital (Astana)
982 km
610 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Turkistan
Cities near Aksu
- Shymkent1,200,000 people · ~22 km away
- Lenger21,238 people · ~27 km away
- Turar Ryskulov18,421 people · ~45 km away
- Arys36,285 people · ~84 km away
- Karatau37,881 people · ~99 km away
- Saryaghash25,139 people · ~120 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Aksu?
Aksu has a population of 26,115 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #61 biggest city in Kazakhstan.
What region is Aksu in?
Aksu is located in Turkistan, Kazakhstan.
Is Aksu the capital of Kazakhstan?
No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 982 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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