Arkalyk Population 2026
Arkalyk has a population of 42,000, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Kostanay. Roughly 0.2% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,000
Rank in Kazakhstan
#39
Coordinates
50.25°N, 66.90°E
~332 m elevation · Asia/Qostanay
Distance to capital (Astana)
336 km
209 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kostanay
Cities near Arkalyk
- Atbasar34,797 people · ~201 km away
- Satpayev69,782 people · ~265 km away
- Zhezqazghan104,357 people · ~279 km away
- Astana1,544,142 people · ~336 km away
- Makinsk17,711 people · ~360 km away
- Shchuchinsk47,290 people · ~375 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Arkalyk?
Arkalyk has a population of 42,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in Kazakhstan.
What region is Arkalyk in?
Arkalyk is located in Kostanay, Kazakhstan.
Is Arkalyk the capital of Kazakhstan?
No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 336 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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