Satpayev Population 2026

Satpayev has a population of 69,782, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Ulytau Region. Roughly 0.3% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

69,782

Rank in Kazakhstan

#27

Coordinates

47.90°N, 67.54°E

~427 m elevation · Asia/Almaty

Distance to capital (Astana)

460 km

286 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ulytau Region

City	Population	Rank in Kazakhstan
Zhezqazghan	104,357	#22

Cities near Satpayev

Zhezqazghan104,357 people · ~17 km away
Arkalyk42,000 people · ~265 km away
Kyzylorda354,800 people · ~373 km away
Zhosaly20,065 people · ~377 km away
Tasbuget16,455 people · ~380 km away
Baikonur70,000 people · ~410 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Satpayev?

Satpayev has a population of 69,782 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Satpayev in?

Satpayev is located in Ulytau Region, Kazakhstan.

Is Satpayev the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 460 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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