Arys Population 2026

Arys has a population of 36,285, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Turkistan. Roughly 0.2% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

36,285

Rank in Kazakhstan

#45

Coordinates

42.43°N, 68.81°E

~239 m elevation · Asia/Almaty

Distance to capital (Astana)

993 km

617 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
Aksu	26,115	#61
Shardara	25,356	#62
Saryaghash	25,139	#63
Abay	24,047	#64
Lenger	21,238	#68

Cities near Arys

Shymkent1,200,000 people · ~66 km away
Aksu26,115 people · ~84 km away
Lenger21,238 people · ~93 km away
Turkistan227,098 people · ~106 km away
Saryaghash25,139 people · ~112 km away
Abay24,047 people · ~121 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Arys?

Arys has a population of 36,285 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Arys in?

Arys is located in Turkistan, Kazakhstan.

Is Arys the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 993 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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