Mangistau Population 2026

Mangistau has a population of 31,368, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Mangystau. Roughly 0.1% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

31,368

Rank in Kazakhstan

#55

Coordinates

43.69°N, 51.32°E

~-2 m elevation · Asia/Aqtau

Distance to capital (Astana)

1,720 km

1,068 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mangystau

City	Population	Rank in Kazakhstan
Aktau	147,443	#18
Zhanaozen	103,598	#23

Cities near Mangistau

Aktau147,443 people · ~12 km away
Zhanaozen103,598 people · ~130 km away
Balykshi19,260 people · ~378 km away
Atyrau290,700 people · ~382 km away
Qulsary51,216 people · ~420 km away
Shalkar27,072 people · ~518 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mangistau?

Mangistau has a population of 31,368 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Mangistau in?

Mangistau is located in Mangystau, Kazakhstan.

Is Mangistau the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 1,720 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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