Aral Population 2026

Aral has a population of 33,017, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Kyzylorda. Roughly 0.2% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

33,017

Rank in Kazakhstan

#53

Coordinates

46.80°N, 61.66°E

~61 m elevation · Asia/Qyzylorda

Distance to capital (Astana)

863 km

536 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kyzylorda

City	Population	Rank in Kazakhstan
Kyzylorda	354,800	#7
Novokazalinsk	35,883	#46
Shiyeli	29,832	#56
Zhangaqorghan	21,339	#67
Zhosaly	20,065	#72
Tasbuget	16,455	#81

Cities near Aral

Novokazalinsk35,883 people · ~113 km away
Baikonur70,000 people · ~183 km away
Shalqar27,399 people · ~192 km away
Zhosaly20,065 people · ~237 km away
Embi18,760 people · ~346 km away
Kyzylorda354,800 people · ~368 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Aral?

Aral has a population of 33,017 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Aral in?

Aral is located in Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan.

Is Aral the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 863 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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