Kentau Population 2026

Kentau has a population of 57,408, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Turkistan. Roughly 0.3% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

57,408

Rank in Kazakhstan

#28

Coordinates

43.52°N, 68.50°E

~426 m elevation · Asia/Almaty

Distance to capital (Astana)

880 km

546 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Turkistan

City	Population	Rank in Kazakhstan
Turkistan	227,098	#13
Zhetysay	36,494	#44
Arys	36,285	#45
Aksu	26,115	#61
Shardara	25,356	#62
Saryaghash	25,139	#63
Abay	24,047	#64
Lenger	21,238	#68

Cities near Kentau

Turkistan227,098 people · ~32 km away
Zhangatas33,492 people · ~99 km away
Zhangaqorghan21,339 people · ~110 km away
Arys36,285 people · ~123 km away
Shiyeli29,832 people · ~160 km away
Shymkent1,200,000 people · ~161 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kentau?

Kentau has a population of 57,408 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Kentau in?

Kentau is located in Turkistan, Kazakhstan.

Is Kentau the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 880 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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