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Most Dense in Kazakhstan

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense — Kazakhstan

1 Zhitikara 13 15,285/mi²
2 Shymkent 1537272 8,957/mi²
3 Almaty 02 7,508/mi²
4 Asyqata 10 6,252/mi²
5 Kulan 17 6,050/mi²
6 Talghar 01 5,812/mi²
7 Zhezqazghan 12510145 5,750/mi²
8 Zhanaozen 09 5,211/mi²
9 Maqanshy 12510143 5,041/mi²
10 Zhetysay 10 4,746/mi²
11 Aktobe 04 4,361/mi²
12 Taldykorgan 12510144 4,080/mi²
13 Semey 12510143 3,611/mi²
14 Baikonur 08 3,548/mi²
15 Esik 01 3,313/mi²
16 Abay 10 3,048/mi²
17 Turkestan 10 2,997/mi²
18 Būrabay 03 2,889/mi²
19 Taraz 17 2,869/mi²
20 Stepnogorsk 03 2,749/mi²
21 Aktau 09 2,728/mi²
22 Qarabalyq 13 2,617/mi²
23 Atakent 10 2,514/mi²
24 Petropavl 16 2,348/mi²
25 Karagandy 12 2,344/mi²
26 Myrzakent 10 2,311/mi²
27 Saryaghash 10 2,285/mi²
28 Kostanay 13 2,266/mi²
29 Pavlodar 11 2,130/mi²
30 Ekibastuz 11 1,673/mi²
31 Kokshetau 03 1,668/mi²
32 Rudnyy 13 1,663/mi²
33 Lenger 10 1,658/mi²
34 Zhezkent 12510143 1,615/mi²
35 Ust-Kamenogorsk 15 1,530/mi²
36 Temirtau 12 1,492/mi²
37 Atbasar 03 1,312/mi²
38 Shakhan 12 1,228/mi²
39 Oral 07 1,221/mi²
40 Astana 05 1,123/mi²
41 Zhosaly 14 1,017/mi²
42 Balqash 12 916/mi²
43 Atyrau 06 914/mi²
44 Maloye Ganyushkino 06 769/mi²
45 Makinsk 03 768/mi²
46 Lugovoy 17 758/mi²
47 Aktau 12 726/mi²
48 Merke 17 702/mi²
49 Kandyagash 04 658/mi²
50 Priozersk 12 640/mi²
51 Mangistau 09 628/mi²
52 Mamlyutka 16 628/mi²
53 Aqsay 07 613/mi²
54 Saran 12 605/mi²
55 Shemonaikha 15 527/mi²
56 Ayagoz 12510143 501/mi²
57 Bishkul 16 496/mi²
58 Karatau 17 491/mi²
59 Tyuratam 08 484/mi²
60 Abay 12 459/mi²
61 Embi 04 438/mi²
62 Shakhtinsk 12 402/mi²
63 Tekeli 12510144 397/mi²
64 Kyzylorda 14 383/mi²
65 Qulsary 06 359/mi²
66 Smirnovo 16 359/mi²
67 Sarqant 12510144 344/mi²
68 Pervomayka 02 324/mi²
69 Kazalinsk 14 312/mi²
70 Novoishimskiy 16 293/mi²
71 Zhibek Zholy 10 292/mi²
72 Fort-Shevchenko 09 248/mi²
73 Qashar 13 246/mi²
74 Shchuchinsk 03 246/mi²
75 Kuryk 09 237/mi²
76 Shetpe 09 237/mi²
77 Zhetybay 09 235/mi²
78 Aksu 03 233/mi²
79 Makhambet 06 200/mi²
80 Kurchatov 12510143 192/mi²
81 Shalqar 04 181/mi²
82 Qabilanbek 10 176/mi²
83 Novokazalinsk 14 162/mi²
84 Zhanibek 07 161/mi²
85 Aral 14 149/mi²
86 Bulayevo 16 147/mi²
87 Inderbor 06 146/mi²
88 Aktas 12 141/mi²
89 Satpayev 12510145 128/mi²
90 Aqadyr 12 126/mi²
91 Kentau 10 110/mi²
92 Shardara 10 106/mi²
93 Zavodskoy 03 101/mi²
94 Lisakovsk 13 100/mi²
95 Shantobe 03 99/mi²
96 Zhangaqala 07 92/mi²
97 Yereymentau 03 72/mi²
98 Derzhavinsk 03 69/mi²
99 Qarazhal 12510145 65/mi²
100 Karaton 06 63/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 15,285 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 15,285 people per square mile — that's roughly 24 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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