Zhitikara Population 2026

Zhitikara has a population of 43,104, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Kostanay. Roughly 0.2% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

43,104

Rank in Kazakhstan

#35

Coordinates

52.19°N, 61.20°E

~271 m elevation · Asia/Qostanay

Distance to capital (Astana)

715 km

444 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kostanay

City	Population	Rank in Kazakhstan
Kostanay	210,000	#14
Rudnyy	124,000	#19
Arkalyk	42,000	#39
Lisakovsk	40,000	#41

Cities near Zhitikara

Lisakovsk40,000 people · ~97 km away
Rudnyy124,000 people · ~156 km away
Kostanay210,000 people · ~199 km away
Khromtau23,715 people · ~289 km away
Aktobe500,757 people · ~350 km away
Kandyagash28,196 people · ~402 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zhitikara?

Zhitikara has a population of 43,104 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Zhitikara in?

Zhitikara is located in Kostanay, Kazakhstan.

Is Zhitikara the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 715 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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