Merke Population 2026
Merke has a population of 15,934, making it the #82 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Zhambyl. Roughly 0.1% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 124× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,934
Rank in Kazakhstan
#82
Coordinates
42.87°N, 73.20°E
~687 m elevation · Asia/Almaty
Distance to capital (Astana)
933 km
579 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zhambyl
Cities near Merke
FAQ
What is the population of Merke?
Merke has a population of 15,934 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #82 biggest city in Kazakhstan.
What region is Merke in?
Merke is located in Zhambyl, Kazakhstan.
Is Merke the capital of Kazakhstan?
No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 933 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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