Kazakhstan's urban population has reached 12.6 million, showing rapid growth
According to the Bureau of National Statistics, the urban population in Kazakhstan reached 12.6 million people as of July 1. Five years ago, the urban population made up 58% of the total population; today, this figure has grown to 62.7%.
The Akmola Region, with 11 cities, and the Aktobe and Karaganda Regions, with eight cities each, are the most densely populated. Almaty leads with 2.2 million residents, followed by Astana with 1.4 million, and Shymkent with 1.2 million.
“As of July 1, there were 90 settlements with city status registered in the country, including 39 of regional significance, 48 of district significance and three of national significance,” said an Aug. 20 press release.(Source:astanatimes)
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