Petropavl Population 2026
Petropavl has a population of 200,920, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in North Kazakhstan. Roughly 1.0% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 9.8× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
200,920
Rank in Kazakhstan
#15
Coordinates
54.87°N, 69.15°E
~141 m elevation · Asia/Almaty
Distance to capital (Astana)
438 km
272 miles, straight line
Cities near Petropavl
- Kokshetau150,649 people · ~177 km away
- Akkol’16,773 people · ~178 km away
- Shchuchinsk47,290 people · ~226 km away
- Makinsk17,711 people · ~263 km away
- Stepnogorsk46,736 people · ~333 km away
- Atbasar34,797 people · ~345 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Petropavl?
Petropavl has a population of 200,920 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Kazakhstan.
What region is Petropavl in?
Petropavl is located in North Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan.
Is Petropavl the capital of Kazakhstan?
No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 438 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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