Kokshetau Population 2026
Kokshetau has a population of 150,649, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Aqmola. Roughly 0.7% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
150,649
Rank in Kazakhstan
#17
Coordinates
53.28°N, 69.39°E
~231 m elevation · Asia/Almaty
Distance to capital (Astana)
273 km
170 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aqmola
| City | Population | Rank in Kazakhstan |
|---|---|---|
| Shchuchinsk | 47,290 | #31 |
| Stepnogorsk | 46,736 | #32 |
| Atbasar | 34,797 | #49 |
| Makinsk | 17,711 | #78 |
| Akkol’ | 16,773 | #80 |
Cities near Kokshetau
- Akkol’16,773 people · ~14 km away
- Shchuchinsk47,290 people · ~66 km away
- Makinsk17,711 people · ~100 km away
- Petropavl200,920 people · ~177 km away
- Atbasar34,797 people · ~178 km away
- Stepnogorsk46,736 people · ~197 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kokshetau?
Kokshetau has a population of 150,649 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Kazakhstan.
What region is Kokshetau in?
Kokshetau is located in Aqmola, Kazakhstan.
Is Kokshetau the capital of Kazakhstan?
No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 273 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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