Most Dense in Kazakhstan

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Kazakhstan

1 Zhitikara 13 12,517/mi²
2 Shymkent 1537272 8,896/mi²
3 Almaty 02 8,464/mi²
4 Zhanaozen 09 7,847/mi²
5 Talghar 01 6,515/mi²
6 Asyqata 10 6,252/mi²
7 Kulan 17 6,050/mi²
8 Taldykorgan 12510144 5,681/mi²
9 Zhezqazghan 12510145 5,510/mi²
10 Aktobe 04 5,214/mi²
11 Maqanshy 12510143 5,041/mi²
12 Aktau 09 4,846/mi²
13 Zhetysay 10 4,746/mi²
14 Semey 12510143 4,319/mi²
15 Astana 05 4,027/mi²
16 Atakent 10 3,751/mi²
17 Taraz 17 3,352/mi²
18 Esik 01 3,317/mi²
19 Myrzakent 10 3,161/mi²
20 Abay 10 3,048/mi²
21 Saryaghash 10 3,000/mi²
22 Qarabalyq 13 2,994/mi²
23 Kostanay 13 2,795/mi²
24 Stepnogorsk 03 2,762/mi²
25 Petropavl 16 2,595/mi²
26 Temirtau 12 2,594/mi²
27 Karagandy 12 2,428/mi²
28 Pavlodar 11 2,378/mi²
29 Ekibastuz 11 2,201/mi²
30 Turkestan 10 2,174/mi²
31 Kokshetau 03 2,028/mi²
32 Baikonur 08 1,985/mi²
33 Lenger 10 1,924/mi²
34 Ust-Kamenogorsk 15 1,617/mi²
35 Zhezkent 12510143 1,615/mi²
36 Rudnyy 13 1,546/mi²
37 Maloye Ganyushkino 06 1,332/mi²
38 Atbasar 03 1,185/mi²
39 Bishkul 16 1,036/mi²
40 Atyrau 06 1,016/mi²
41 Zhosaly 14 941/mi²
42 Oral 07 872/mi²
43 Balqash 12 831/mi²
44 Lugovoy 17 791/mi²
45 Shakhan 12 780/mi²
46 Makinsk 03 771/mi²
47 Kandyagash 04 681/mi²
48 Ayagoz 12510143 634/mi²
49 Priozersk 12 634/mi²
50 Mamlyutka 16 628/mi²
51 Aqsay 07 622/mi²
52 Saran 12 598/mi²
53 Merke 17 594/mi²
54 Novoishimskiy 16 582/mi²
55 Novoishimskoye 16 582/mi²
56 Karabulak 12510144 561/mi²
57 Aktau 12 534/mi²
58 Tyuratam 08 484/mi²
59 Shemonaikha 15 484/mi²
60 Tekeli 12510144 435/mi²
61 Mangistau 09 421/mi²
62 Fort-Shevchenko 09 402/mi²
63 Karatau 17 391/mi²
64 Qulsary 06 377/mi²
65 Shakhtinsk 12 366/mi²
66 Smirnovo 16 359/mi²
67 Abay 12 331/mi²
68 Pervomayka 02 324/mi²
69 Embi 04 298/mi²
70 Kazalinsk 14 297/mi²
71 Kyzylorda 14 293/mi²
72 Zhibek Zholy 10 292/mi²
73 Aqtoghay 12510143 252/mi²
74 Qashar 13 246/mi²
75 Shetpe 09 237/mi²
76 Kuryk 09 237/mi²
77 Zhetybay 09 235/mi²
78 Shchuchinsk 03 235/mi²
79 Aksu 03 233/mi²
80 Kurchatov 12510143 222/mi²
81 Yavlenka 16 208/mi²
82 Novokazalinsk 14 200/mi²
83 Makhambet 06 200/mi²
84 Algha 04 196/mi²
85 Shalqar 04 184/mi²
86 Qabilanbek 10 176/mi²
87 Inderbor 06 173/mi²
88 Beyneu 09 168/mi²
89 Saumalkol’ 16 164/mi²
90 Aral 14 162/mi²
91 Zhanibek 07 149/mi²
92 Zhangaqala 07 145/mi²
93 Aktas 12 141/mi²
94 Kentau 10 139/mi²
95 Shardara 10 129/mi²
96 Satpayev 12510145 128/mi²
97 Aqadyr 12 126/mi²
98 Bulayevo 16 125/mi²
99 Shantobe 03 99/mi²
100 Lisakovsk 13 90/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Kazakhstan pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Zhitikara leads with 12,517 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Zhitikara has 12,517 people per square mile - that's roughly 20 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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