Shiyeli Population 2026

Shiyeli has a population of 29,832, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Kyzylorda. Roughly 0.1% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

29,832

Rank in Kazakhstan

#56

Coordinates

44.17°N, 66.73°E

~152 m elevation · Asia/Qyzylorda

Distance to capital (Astana)

855 km

531 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kyzylorda

City	Population	Rank in Kazakhstan
Kyzylorda	354,800	#7
Novokazalinsk	35,883	#46
Aral	33,017	#53
Zhangaqorghan	21,339	#67
Zhosaly	20,065	#72
Tasbuget	16,455	#81

Cities near Shiyeli

Zhangaqorghan21,339 people · ~50 km away
Tasbuget16,455 people · ~115 km away
Kyzylorda354,800 people · ~123 km away
Turkistan227,098 people · ~156 km away
Kentau57,408 people · ~160 km away
Zhangatas33,492 people · ~250 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shiyeli?

Shiyeli has a population of 29,832 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Shiyeli in?

Shiyeli is located in Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan.

Is Shiyeli the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 855 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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