Ridder Population 2026
Ridder has a population of 52,664, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in East Kazakhstan. Roughly 0.2% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,664
Rank in Kazakhstan
#29
Coordinates
50.35°N, 83.52°E
~725 m elevation · Asia/Almaty
Distance to capital (Astana)
853 km
530 miles, straight line
Other big cities in East Kazakhstan
| City | Population | Rank in Kazakhstan |
|---|---|---|
| Ust-Kamenogorsk | 319,067 | #10 |
| Altay | 44,929 | #33 |
| Shemonaikha | 20,087 | #71 |
| Zaysan | 17,600 | #79 |
Cities near Ridder
- Ust-Kamenogorsk319,067 people · ~77 km away
- Altay44,929 people · ~86 km away
- Shemonaikha20,087 people · ~118 km away
- Kalbatau22,047 people · ~179 km away
- Semey292,780 people · ~232 km away
- Zaysan17,600 people · ~335 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ridder?
Ridder has a population of 52,664 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Kazakhstan.
What region is Ridder in?
Ridder is located in East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan.
Is Ridder the capital of Kazakhstan?
No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 853 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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