Zhangatas Population 2026

Zhangatas has a population of 33,492, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Zhambyl. Roughly 0.2% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 59× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

33,492

Rank in Kazakhstan

#51

Coordinates

43.56°N, 69.73°E

~501 m elevation · Asia/Almaty

Distance to capital (Astana)

857 km

532 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zhambyl

City	Population	Rank in Kazakhstan
Taraz	358,153	#6
Shu	39,785	#42
Karatau	37,881	#43
Merke	15,934	#82
Sarykemer	15,132	#83

Cities near Zhangatas

Karatau37,881 people · ~73 km away
Kentau57,408 people · ~99 km away
Turkistan227,098 people · ~123 km away
Turar Ryskulov18,421 people · ~125 km away
Aksu26,115 people · ~127 km away
Shymkent1,200,000 people · ~140 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zhangatas?

Zhangatas has a population of 33,492 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Zhangatas in?

Zhangatas is located in Zhambyl, Kazakhstan.

Is Zhangatas the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 857 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.

← All biggest cities in Kazakhstan · Kazakhstan population by year