Baikonur Population 2026

Baikonur has a population of 70,000, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Baikonur. Roughly 0.3% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

70,000

Rank in Kazakhstan

#26

Coordinates

45.62°N, 63.32°E

~730 m elevation · Asia/Qostanay

Distance to capital (Astana)

861 km

535 miles, straight line

Cities near Baikonur

Zhosaly20,065 people · ~61 km away
Novokazalinsk35,883 people · ~94 km away
Aral33,017 people · ~183 km away
Kyzylorda354,800 people · ~192 km away
Tasbuget16,455 people · ~199 km away
Shiyeli29,832 people · ~314 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Baikonur?

Baikonur has a population of 70,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Baikonur in?

Baikonur is located in Baikonur, Kazakhstan.

Is Baikonur the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 861 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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