Zhosaly Population 2026

Zhosaly has a population of 20,065, making it the #72 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Kyzylorda. Roughly 0.1% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 99× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,065

Rank in Kazakhstan

#72

Coordinates

45.49°N, 64.08°E

~100 m elevation · Asia/Qyzylorda

Distance to capital (Astana)

834 km

518 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
Zhangaqorghan	21,339	#67
Tasbuget	16,455	#81

Cities near Zhosaly

Baikonur70,000 people · ~61 km away
Kyzylorda354,800 people · ~133 km away
Tasbuget16,455 people · ~141 km away
Novokazalinsk35,883 people · ~155 km away
Aral33,017 people · ~237 km away
Shiyeli29,832 people · ~256 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zhosaly?

Zhosaly has a population of 20,065 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #72 biggest city in Kazakhstan.

What region is Zhosaly in?

Zhosaly is located in Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan.

Is Zhosaly the capital of Kazakhstan?

No, the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana, about 834 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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