Semey Population 2026
Semey has a population of 292,780, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Abai Region. Roughly 1.4% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 6.8× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
292,780
Rank in Kazakhstan
#11
Coordinates
50.42°N, 80.25°E
~195 m elevation · Asia/Almaty
Distance to capital (Astana)
624 km
388 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Abai Region
Cities near Semey
- Shemonaikha20,087 people · ~120 km away
- Kalbatau22,047 people · ~154 km away
- Ust-Kamenogorsk319,067 people · ~175 km away
- Ridder52,664 people · ~232 km away
- Ayagoz33,479 people · ~273 km away
- Altay44,929 people · ~296 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Semey?
Semey has a population of 292,780 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Kazakhstan.
What region is Semey in?
Semey is located in Abai Region, Kazakhstan.
Is Semey the capital of Kazakhstan?
No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 624 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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