Saryaghash Population 2026

Saryaghash has a population of 25,139, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Turkistan. Roughly 0.1% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 79× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,139

Rank in Kazakhstan

#63

Coordinates

41.46°N, 69.17°E

~441 m elevation · Asia/Almaty

Distance to capital (Astana)

1,095 km

680 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Turkistan

City	Population	Rank in Kazakhstan
Turkistan	227,098	#13
Kentau	57,408	#28
Zhetysay	36,494	#44
Arys	36,285	#45
Aksu	26,115	#61
Shardara	25,356	#62
Abay	24,047	#64
Lenger	21,238	#68

Cities near Saryaghash

Abay24,047 people · ~22 km away
Lenger21,238 people · ~100 km away
Shymkent1,200,000 people · ~101 km away
Shardara25,356 people · ~102 km away
Zhetysay36,494 people · ~104 km away
Arys36,285 people · ~112 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Saryaghash?

Saryaghash has a population of 25,139 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Saryaghash in?

Saryaghash is located in Turkistan, Kazakhstan.

Is Saryaghash the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 1,095 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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