Zhanaozen Population 2026

Zhanaozen has a population of 103,598, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Mangystau. Roughly 0.5% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

103,598

Rank in Kazakhstan

#23

Coordinates

43.34°N, 52.86°E

~204 m elevation · Asia/Aqtau

Distance to capital (Astana)

1,644 km

1,021 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mangystau

City	Population	Rank in Kazakhstan
Aktau	147,443	#18
Mangistau	31,368	#55

Cities near Zhanaozen

Mangistau31,368 people · ~130 km away
Aktau147,443 people · ~141 km away
Qulsary51,216 people · ~412 km away
Balykshi19,260 people · ~422 km away
Atyrau290,700 people · ~425 km away
Shalkar27,072 people · ~606 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zhanaozen?

Zhanaozen has a population of 103,598 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Zhanaozen in?

Zhanaozen is located in Mangystau, Kazakhstan.

Is Zhanaozen the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 1,644 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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