Pavlodar Population 2026

Pavlodar has a population of 329,002, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Pavlodar Region. Roughly 1.6% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 6.0× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

329,002

Rank in Kazakhstan

Coordinates

52.28°N, 76.97°E

~125 m elevation · Asia/Almaty

Distance to capital (Astana)

399 km

248 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Pavlodar Region

City	Population	Rank in Kazakhstan
Ekibastuz	121,470	#20
Aksu	44,808	#34

Cities near Pavlodar

Aksu44,808 people · ~26 km away
Ekibastuz121,470 people · ~128 km away
Semey292,780 people · ~307 km away
Stepnogorsk46,736 people · ~346 km away
Temirtau170,600 people · ~373 km away
Karagandy497,777 people · ~386 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pavlodar?

Pavlodar has a population of 329,002 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Pavlodar in?

Pavlodar is located in Pavlodar Region, Kazakhstan.

Is Pavlodar the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 399 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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