Kostanay Population 2026

Kostanay has a population of 210,000, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Kostanay. Roughly 1.0% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 9.4× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

210,000

Rank in Kazakhstan

#14

Coordinates

53.21°N, 63.62°E

~167 m elevation · Asia/Qostanay

Distance to capital (Astana)

579 km

360 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kostanay

City	Population	Rank in Kazakhstan
Rudnyy	124,000	#19
Zhitikara	43,104	#35
Arkalyk	42,000	#39
Lisakovsk	40,000	#41

Cities near Kostanay

Rudnyy124,000 people · ~44 km away
Lisakovsk40,000 people · ~106 km away
Zhitikara43,104 people · ~199 km away
Atbasar34,797 people · ~356 km away
Kokshetau150,649 people · ~384 km away
Arkalyk42,000 people · ~399 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kostanay?

Kostanay has a population of 210,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Kostanay in?

Kostanay is located in Kostanay, Kazakhstan.

Is Kostanay the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 579 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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