Rudnyy Population 2026

Rudnyy has a population of 124,000, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Kostanay. Roughly 0.6% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

124,000

Rank in Kazakhstan

#19

Coordinates

52.97°N, 63.11°E

~158 m elevation · Asia/Qostanay

Distance to capital (Astana)

603 km

374 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kostanay

City	Population	Rank in Kazakhstan
Kostanay	210,000	#14
Zhitikara	43,104	#35
Arkalyk	42,000	#39
Lisakovsk	40,000	#41

Cities near Rudnyy

Kostanay210,000 people · ~44 km away
Lisakovsk40,000 people · ~63 km away
Zhitikara43,104 people · ~156 km away
Atbasar34,797 people · ~379 km away
Arkalyk42,000 people · ~400 km away
Kokshetau150,649 people · ~420 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rudnyy?

Rudnyy has a population of 124,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Rudnyy in?

Rudnyy is located in Kostanay, Kazakhstan.

Is Rudnyy the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 603 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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