Kalbatau Population 2026
Kalbatau has a population of 22,047, making it the #66 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Abai Region. Roughly 0.1% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 90× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,047
Rank in Kazakhstan
#66
Coordinates
49.33°N, 81.57°E
~414 m elevation · Asia/Almaty
Distance to capital (Astana)
748 km
465 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Abai Region
Cities near Kalbatau
- Ust-Kamenogorsk319,067 people · ~103 km away
- Shemonaikha20,087 people · ~146 km away
- Semey292,780 people · ~154 km away
- Ayagoz33,479 people · ~173 km away
- Ridder52,664 people · ~179 km away
- Altay44,929 people · ~199 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kalbatau?
Kalbatau has a population of 22,047 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #66 biggest city in Kazakhstan.
What region is Kalbatau in?
Kalbatau is located in Abai Region, Kazakhstan.
Is Kalbatau the capital of Kazakhstan?
No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 748 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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