Sarykemer Population 2026

Sarykemer has a population of 15,132, making it the #83 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Zhambyl. Roughly 0.1% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 131× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,132

Rank in Kazakhstan

#83

Coordinates

43.01°N, 71.51°E

~538 m elevation · Asia/Almaty

Distance to capital (Astana)

909 km

564 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zhambyl

City	Population	Rank in Kazakhstan
Taraz	358,153	#6
Shu	39,785	#42
Karatau	37,881	#43
Zhangatas	33,492	#51
Merke	15,934	#82

Cities near Sarykemer

Taraz358,153 people · ~17 km away
Karatau37,881 people · ~87 km away
Turar Ryskulov18,421 people · ~109 km away
Merke15,934 people · ~138 km away
Aksu26,115 people · ~152 km away
Zhangatas33,492 people · ~157 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sarykemer?

Sarykemer has a population of 15,132 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #83 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Sarykemer in?

Sarykemer is located in Zhambyl, Kazakhstan.

Is Sarykemer the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 909 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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