Altay Population 2026
Altay has a population of 44,929, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in East Kazakhstan. Roughly 0.2% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,929
Rank in Kazakhstan
#33
Coordinates
49.74°N, 84.25°E
~460 m elevation · Asia/Almaty
Distance to capital (Astana)
920 km
571 miles, straight line
Other big cities in East Kazakhstan
| City | Population | Rank in Kazakhstan |
|---|---|---|
| Ust-Kamenogorsk | 319,067 | #10 |
| Ridder | 52,664 | #29 |
| Shemonaikha | 20,087 | #71 |
| Zaysan | 17,600 | #79 |
Cities near Altay
- Ridder52,664 people · ~86 km away
- Ust-Kamenogorsk319,067 people · ~121 km away
- Shemonaikha20,087 people · ~194 km away
- Kalbatau22,047 people · ~199 km away
- Zaysan17,600 people · ~256 km away
- Semey292,780 people · ~296 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Altay?
Altay has a population of 44,929 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Kazakhstan.
What region is Altay in?
Altay is located in East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan.
Is Altay the capital of Kazakhstan?
No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 920 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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