Zhangaqorghan Population 2026

Zhangaqorghan has a population of 21,339, making it the #67 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Kyzylorda. Roughly 0.1% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 93× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,339

Rank in Kazakhstan

#67

Coordinates

43.91°N, 67.25°E

~166 m elevation · Asia/Qyzylorda

Distance to capital (Astana)

868 km

539 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
Shiyeli	29,832	#56
Zhosaly	20,065	#72
Tasbuget	16,455	#81

Cities near Zhangaqorghan

Shiyeli29,832 people · ~50 km away
Turkistan227,098 people · ~106 km away
Kentau57,408 people · ~110 km away
Tasbuget16,455 people · ~165 km away
Kyzylorda354,800 people · ~174 km away
Zhangatas33,492 people · ~203 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zhangaqorghan?

Zhangaqorghan has a population of 21,339 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #67 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Zhangaqorghan in?

Zhangaqorghan is located in Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan.

Is Zhangaqorghan the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 868 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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