Smallest Cities in Kazakhstan

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities - Kazakhstan

1 Zhaksy 03 5,001
2 Bakanas 01 5,004
3 Zhympity 07 5,125
4 Terekti 07 5,143
5 Novodolinskiy 12 5,167
6 Zhelezinka 11 5,189
7 Botaqara 12 5,223
8 Karaaul 12510143 5,261
9 Torghay 13 5,277
10 Presnovka 16 5,322
11 Kalkaman 11 5,415
12 Yavlenka 16 5,478
13 Sastobe 10 5,588
14 Shantobe 03 5,626
15 Uil 04 5,643
16 Asubulak 15 5,644
17 Badamsha 04 5,668
18 Bayanaul 11 5,700
19 Smirnovo 16 5,742
20 Aqmol 03 5,769
21 Yrghyz 04 5,866
22 Borodulikha 12510143 5,931
23 Kantagi 10 5,978
24 Chapayev 07 6,000
25 Shortandy 03 6,025
26 Novaya Bukhtarma 15 6,026
27 Ūst’-Talovka 15 6,122
28 Balkashino 03 6,147
29 Miyaly 06 6,213
30 Aqtoghay 12510143 6,251
31 Derzhavinsk 03 6,309
32 Astrakhanka 03 6,313
33 Qabilanbek 10 6,447
34 Tughyl 15 6,696
35 Shar 12510143 6,719
36 Zhumysker 6,834
37 Mamlyutka 16 6,866
38 Zholymbet 03 6,876
39 Tasqala 07 6,980
40 Aktau 12 6,986
41 Shyngyrlau 07 7,005
42 Nura 12 7,037
43 Narynkol 01 7,040
44 Tobol 13 7,155
45 Bestobe 03 7,189
46 Osakarovka 12 7,305
47 Kazalinsk 14 7,324
48 Sergeyevka 16 7,344
49 Kishkenekol’ 16 7,421
50 Mayqayyng 11 7,459
51 Zhibek Zholy 10 7,537
52 Zhanibek 07 7,586
53 Terenozek 14 7,627
54 Martuk 04 7,756
55 Irtyshsk 11 7,772
56 Pervomayka 02 7,874
57 Qusmuryn 13 8,049
58 Zhansugurov 12510144 8,288
59 Fyodorov 13 8,317
60 Shakhan 12 8,427
61 Bulayevo 16 8,433
62 Fort-Shevchenko 09 8,447
63 Kurchum 15 8,490
64 Aksu 03 8,543
65 Moyynkum 17 8,607
66 Shubarshi 04 8,651
67 Zhezkent 12510143 8,896
68 Makhambet 06 8,905
69 Karaton 06 8,905
70 Terengköl 11 8,931
71 Bayganin 04 8,976
72 Kegen 01 9,049
73 Sholakkorgan 10 9,213
74 Qarqaraly 12 9,252
75 Saumalkol’ 16 9,288
76 Zhangaqala 07 9,325
77 Shayan 10 9,536
78 Tyuratam 08 9,548
79 Belousovka 15 9,649
80 Borovskoy 13 9,659
81 Aqadyr 12 9,710
82 Kalbatau 12510143 9,852
83 Aktas 12 9,888
84 Leninskiy 11 9,982
85 Serebryansk 15 10,129
86 Qashar 13 10,285
87 Glubokoye 15 10,677
88 Tyul’kubas 10 10,802
89 Saksaul’skiy 14 10,870
90 Lugovoy 17 10,872
91 Qarabalyq 13 11,258
92 Bishkul 16 11,331
93 Asyqata 10 11,378
94 Esil 03 11,484
95 Bauyrzhan Momyshuly 17 11,513
96 Zhetybay 09 11,731
97 Balpyk Bi 12510144 11,810
98 Shetpe 09 11,836
99 Kuryk 09 11,836
100 Novoishimskiy 16 12,064

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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