Balykshi Population 2026
Balykshi has a population of 19,260, making it the #73 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Atyrau Oblisi. Roughly 0.1% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 103× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,260
Rank in Kazakhstan
#73
Coordinates
47.07°N, 51.87°E
~-24 m elevation · Asia/Atyrau
Distance to capital (Astana)
1,491 km
926 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Atyrau Oblisi
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FAQ
What is the population of Balykshi?
Balykshi has a population of 19,260 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #73 biggest city in Kazakhstan.
What region is Balykshi in?
Balykshi is located in Atyrau Oblisi, Kazakhstan.
Is Balykshi the capital of Kazakhstan?
No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 1,491 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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