Zhetysay Population 2026

Zhetysay has a population of 36,494, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Turkistan. Roughly 0.2% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

36,494

Rank in Kazakhstan

#44

Coordinates

40.78°N, 68.33°E

~269 m elevation · Asia/Almaty

Distance to capital (Astana)

1,181 km

733 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Turkistan

City	Population	Rank in Kazakhstan
Turkistan	227,098	#13
Kentau	57,408	#28
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 Zhetysay

Shardara25,356 people · ~61 km away
Abay24,047 people · ~82 km away
Saryaghash25,139 people · ~104 km away
Arys36,285 people · ~188 km away
Shymkent1,200,000 people · ~201 km away
Lenger21,238 people · ~203 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zhetysay?

Zhetysay has a population of 36,494 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Zhetysay in?

Zhetysay is located in Turkistan, Kazakhstan.

Is Zhetysay the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 1,181 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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