Zhezqazghan Population 2026

Zhezqazghan has a population of 104,357, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Ulytau Region. Roughly 0.5% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

104,357

Rank in Kazakhstan

#22

Coordinates

47.79°N, 67.71°E

~397 m elevation · Asia/Almaty

Distance to capital (Astana)

463 km

288 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ulytau Region

City	Population	Rank in Kazakhstan
Satpayev	69,782	#27

Cities near Zhezqazghan

Satpayev69,782 people · ~17 km away
Arkalyk42,000 people · ~279 km away
Kyzylorda354,800 people · ~368 km away
Tasbuget16,455 people · ~375 km away
Zhosaly20,065 people · ~377 km away
Baikonur70,000 people · ~413 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zhezqazghan?

Zhezqazghan has a population of 104,357 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Zhezqazghan in?

Zhezqazghan is located in Ulytau Region, Kazakhstan.

Is Zhezqazghan the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 463 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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