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Smallest Cities in Kazakhstan

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Kazakhstan

1 Zhaksy 03 5,001
2 Kokpekty 5,165
3 Novodolinskiy 12 5,167
4 Fort-Shevchenko 09 5,213
5 Zhelezinka 11 5,225
6 Karaaul 12510143 5,261
7 Torghay 13 5,277
8 Terekti 07 5,338
9 Lepsy 12510144 5,350
10 Kalkaman 11 5,415
11 Bishkul 16 5,423
12 Shantobe 03 5,626
13 Ashchysay 10 5,635
14 Asubulak 15 5,644
15 Badamsha 04 5,668
16 Bayanaul 11 5,700
17 Smirnovo 16 5,742
18 Borodulikha 12510143 5,931
19 Zhangaqala 07 5,954
20 Chapayev 07 6,000
21 Novaya Bukhtarma 15 6,026
22 Zavodskoy 03 6,043
23 Novoishimskiy 16 6,062
24 Ūst’-Talovka 15 6,122
25 Balkashino 03 6,147
26 Miyaly 06 6,213
27 Shyngyrlau 07 6,218
28 Zhympity 07 6,262
29 Qabilanbek 10 6,447
30 Astrakhanka 03 6,459
31 Būrabay 03 6,500
32 Tughyl 15 6,696
33 Aksuat 6,696
34 Kishkenekol’ 16 6,779
35 Sastobe 10 6,827
36 Zhumysker 6,834
37 Mamlyutka 16 6,866
38 Zholymbet 03 6,876
39 Bakanas 01 6,965
40 Tasqala 07 6,980
41 Shortandy 03 6,980
42 Nura 12 7,037
43 Tobol 13 7,155
44 Bestobe 03 7,189
45 Osakarovka 12 7,305
46 Zhibek Zholy 10 7,537
47 Bayganin 04 7,657
48 Kazalinsk 14 7,686
49 Mayqayyng 11 7,695
50 Narynkol 01 7,731
51 Martuk 04 7,756
52 Pervomayka 02 7,874
53 Qusmuryn 13 8,049
54 Qarqaraly 12 8,195
55 Zhanibek 07 8,212
56 Zhansugurov 12510144 8,288
57 Fyodorov 13 8,317
58 Maloye Ganyushkino 06 8,387
59 Aksu 03 8,543
60 Leninskiy 11 8,646
61 Shubarshi 04 8,651
62 Kurchum 15 8,800
63 Sergeyevka 16 8,845
64 Zhezkent 12510143 8,896
65 Makhambet 06 8,905
66 Karaton 06 8,905
67 Terengköl 11 8,931
68 Shar 12510143 9,087
69 Irtyshsk 11 9,216
70 Saksaul’skiy 14 9,296
71 Aktau 12 9,500
72 Dossor 06 9,526
73 Shayan 10 9,536
74 Tyuratam 08 9,548
75 Borovskoy 13 9,659
76 Terenozek 14 9,661
77 Aqadyr 12 9,710
78 Myrzakent 10 9,752
79 Oytal 17 9,821
80 Korday 17 9,821
81 Qarabalyq 13 9,838
82 Bulayevo 16 9,886
83 Aktas 12 9,888
84 Belousovka 15 9,948
85 Kegen 01 9,993
86 Serebryansk 15 10,129
87 Kantagi 10 10,186
88 Qashar 13 10,285
89 Lugovoy 17 10,422
90 Kurchatov 12510143 10,747
91 Tyul’kubas 10 10,802
92 Sholakkorgan 10 10,836
93 Moyynkum 17 10,923
94 Glubokoye 15 11,192
95 Asyqata 10 11,378
96 Zhetybay 09 11,731
97 Shubarkuduk 04 11,733
98 Balpyk Bi 12510144 11,810
99 Shetpe 09 11,836
100 Kuryk 09 11,836

The smallest cities in Kazakhstan (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Zhaksy has a population of just 5,001. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,001 residents, Zhaksy is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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