Turkistan Population 2026

Turkistan has a population of 227,098, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Turkistan. Roughly 1.1% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 8.7× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

227,098

Rank in Kazakhstan

#13

Coordinates

43.29°N, 68.26°E

~217 m elevation · Asia/Almaty

Distance to capital (Astana)

909 km

564 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Turkistan

City	Population	Rank in Kazakhstan
Kentau	57,408	#28
Zhetysay	36,494	#44
Arys	36,285	#45
Aksu	26,115	#61
Shardara	25,356	#62
Saryaghash	25,139	#63
Abay	24,047	#64
Lenger	21,238	#68

Cities near Turkistan

Kentau57,408 people · ~32 km away
Arys36,285 people · ~106 km away
Zhangaqorghan21,339 people · ~106 km away
Zhangatas33,492 people · ~123 km away
Shymkent1,200,000 people · ~155 km away
Shiyeli29,832 people · ~156 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Turkistan?

Turkistan has a population of 227,098 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Turkistan in?

Turkistan is located in Turkistan, Kazakhstan.

Is Turkistan 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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