Khromtau Population 2026

Khromtau has a population of 23,715, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Aktobe. Roughly 0.1% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 83× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,715

Rank in Kazakhstan

#65

Coordinates

50.25°N, 58.44°E

~416 m elevation · Asia/Aqtobe

Distance to capital (Astana)

921 km

572 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Aktobe

City	Population	Rank in Kazakhstan
Aktobe	500,757	#4
Kandyagash	28,196	#58
Shalqar	27,399	#59
Embi	18,760	#75

Cities near Khromtau

Aktobe500,757 people · ~87 km away
Kandyagash28,196 people · ~114 km away
Embi18,760 people · ~159 km away
Shalqar27,399 people · ~283 km away
Zhitikara43,104 people · ~289 km away
Lisakovsk40,000 people · ~380 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Khromtau?

Khromtau has a population of 23,715 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Khromtau in?

Khromtau is located in Aktobe, Kazakhstan.

Is Khromtau the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 921 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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