Ekibastuz Population 2026

Ekibastuz has a population of 121,470, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Pavlodar Region. Roughly 0.6% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

121,470

Rank in Kazakhstan

#20

Coordinates

51.72°N, 75.32°E

~203 m elevation · Asia/Almaty

Distance to capital (Astana)

275 km

171 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Pavlodar Region

City	Population	Rank in Kazakhstan
Pavlodar	329,002	#9
Aksu	44,808	#34

Cities near Ekibastuz

Aksu44,808 people · ~116 km away
Pavlodar329,002 people · ~128 km away
Stepnogorsk46,736 people · ~245 km away
Temirtau170,600 people · ~249 km away
Karagandy497,777 people · ~265 km away
Astana1,544,142 people · ~275 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ekibastuz?

Ekibastuz has a population of 121,470 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Ekibastuz in?

Ekibastuz is located in Pavlodar Region, Kazakhstan.

Is Ekibastuz the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 275 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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