Makinsk Population 2026
Makinsk has a population of 17,711, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Aqmola. Roughly 0.1% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 112× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,711
Rank in Kazakhstan
#78
Coordinates
52.63°N, 70.42°E
~380 m elevation · Asia/Almaty
Distance to capital (Astana)
176 km
109 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aqmola
| City | Population | Rank in Kazakhstan |
|---|---|---|
| Kokshetau | 150,649 | #17 |
| Shchuchinsk | 47,290 | #31 |
| Stepnogorsk | 46,736 | #32 |
| Atbasar | 34,797 | #49 |
| Akkol’ | 16,773 | #80 |
Cities near Makinsk
- Shchuchinsk47,290 people · ~37 km away
- Akkol’16,773 people · ~92 km away
- Kokshetau150,649 people · ~100 km away
- Stepnogorsk46,736 people · ~104 km away
- Atbasar34,797 people · ~168 km away
- Astana1,544,142 people · ~176 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Makinsk?
Makinsk has a population of 17,711 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Kazakhstan.
What region is Makinsk in?
Makinsk is located in Aqmola, Kazakhstan.
Is Makinsk the capital of Kazakhstan?
No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 176 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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