Atyrau Population 2026

Atyrau has a population of 290,700, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Atyrau Oblisi. Roughly 1.4% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 6.8× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

290,700

Rank in Kazakhstan

#12

Coordinates

47.10°N, 51.88°E

~-19 m elevation · Asia/Atyrau

Distance to capital (Astana)

1,488 km

924 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Atyrau Oblisi

City	Population	Rank in Kazakhstan
Qulsary	51,216	#30
Shalkar	27,072	#60
Balykshi	19,260	#73

Cities near Atyrau

Balykshi19,260 people · ~4 km away
Qulsary51,216 people · ~163 km away
Shalkar27,072 people · ~247 km away
Mangistau31,368 people · ~382 km away
Aktau147,443 people · ~387 km away
Zhanaozen103,598 people · ~425 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Atyrau?

Atyrau has a population of 290,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Atyrau in?

Atyrau is located in Atyrau Oblisi, Kazakhstan.

Is Atyrau the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 1,488 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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