Kandyagash Population 2026

Kandyagash has a population of 28,196, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Aktobe. Roughly 0.1% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 70× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

28,196

Rank in Kazakhstan

#58

Coordinates

49.47°N, 57.42°E

~294 m elevation · Asia/Aqtobe

Distance to capital (Astana)

1,012 km

628 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Aktobe

City	Population	Rank in Kazakhstan
Aktobe	500,757	#4
Shalqar	27,399	#59
Khromtau	23,715	#65
Embi	18,760	#75

Cities near Kandyagash

Embi18,760 people · ~89 km away
Aktobe500,757 people · ~91 km away
Khromtau23,715 people · ~114 km away
Shalqar27,399 people · ~243 km away
Aqsay34,799 people · ~366 km away
Qulsary51,216 people · ~376 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kandyagash?

Kandyagash has a population of 28,196 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Kandyagash in?

Kandyagash is located in Aktobe, Kazakhstan.

Is Kandyagash the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 1,012 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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