Shardara Population 2026

Shardara has a population of 25,356, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Turkistan. Roughly 0.1% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 78× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,356

Rank in Kazakhstan

#62

Coordinates

41.26°N, 67.97°E

~255 m elevation · Asia/Almaty

Distance to capital (Astana)

1,135 km

705 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
Saryaghash	25,139	#63
Abay	24,047	#64
Lenger	21,238	#68

Cities near Shardara

Zhetysay36,494 people · ~61 km away
Abay24,047 people · ~82 km away
Saryaghash25,139 people · ~102 km away
Arys36,285 people · ~148 km away
Shymkent1,200,000 people · ~179 km away
Lenger21,238 people · ~189 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shardara?

Shardara has a population of 25,356 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Shardara in?

Shardara is located in Turkistan, Kazakhstan.

Is Shardara the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 1,135 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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