Major Cities in Kazakhstan map & data
There are 19 major cities mapped in Kazakhstan, spread over 16 regions. The most are in Kostanay Region (2), Karaganda Region (2) and East Kazakhstan Region (2). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Almaty, Astana and Shymkent.
Major Cities by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kostanay Region | 2 | 11% |
| Karaganda Region | 2 | 11% |
| East Kazakhstan Region | 2 | 11% |
| Pavlodar Region | 1 | 5.3% |
| Jambyl Region | 1 | 5.3% |
| Mangystau Region | 1 | 5.3% |
| Kyzylorda Region | 1 | 5.3% |
| Aktobe Region | 1 | 5.3% |
| Atyrau Region | 1 | 5.3% |
| South Kazakhstan Region | 1 | 5.3% |
| Akmola Region | 1 | 5.3% |
| Almaty Region | 1 | 5.3% |
| North Kazakhstan Region | 1 | 5.3% |
| Almaty | 1 | 5.3% |
| West Kazakhstan Region | 1 | 5.3% |
| Astana | 1 | 5.3% |
Notable major cities in Kazakhstan
- AlmatyAlmaty · pop. 1885739
- AstanaAstana · pop. 1107270
- ShymkentSouth Kazakhstan Region · pop. 1023619
- KaragandaKaraganda Region · pop. 497745
- PavlodarPavlodar Region · pop. 333734
- Ust'-KamenogorskEast Kazakhstan Region · pop. 332364
- AtyrauAtyrau Region · pop. 280210
- KostanayKostanay Region · pop. 245650
- KyzylordaKyzylorda Region · pop. 240766
- Ural'skWest Kazakhstan Region · pop. 234170
- PetropavlovskNorth Kazakhstan Region · pop. 219094
- KokshetauAkmola Region · pop. 145633
- TaldykorganAlmaty Region · pop. 145547
- DzhambulJambyl Region
- MangyshlakMangystau Region
- AktyubinskAktobe Region
- ZhezkazganKaraganda Region
- SemipalatinskEast Kazakhstan Region · pop. 323591
- TurgayKostanay Region
What's in this layer
Every major city in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Capitals and major cities with population figures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many major cities are there in Kazakhstan?
This layer holds 19 major cities in Kazakhstan, the most of them in Kostanay Region. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of major cities in Kazakhstan?
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What information comes with each major city?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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