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Ust-Kamenogorsk overview
Ust-Kamenogorsk (orange) and the other large cities of Kazakhstan
Ust-Kamenogorsk lies in East Kazakhstan in Kazakhstan at 49.97°N, 82.61°E, about 287 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Almaty (UTC+5); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Pavlodar (329,002) and larger than Semey (292,780). The largest city in Kazakhstan is Almaty with 1,977,011 people; the capital, Astana, has 1,544,142.
The national capital, Astana, is about 799 km away; the nearest large city is Ridder, 77 km from Ust-Kamenogorsk.
Kazakhstan as a whole has a live population of 21,153,677 (+1.1% a year) and ranks #65 of 238 countries — see the Kazakhstan population page for the full statistics and the Kazakhstan atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Ust-Kamenogorsk
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ridder East Kazakhstan | 77 km | 52,664 |
| Semey Abai Region | 175 km | 292,780 |
Largest cities in Kazakhstan
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ust-Kamenogorsk?
Ust-Kamenogorsk has about 319,067 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Ust-Kamenogorsk the capital of Kazakhstan?
No. The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana (1,544,142 people), about 799 km away. Ust-Kamenogorsk is the 10th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Ust-Kamenogorsk compared with the rest of Kazakhstan?
Its 319,067 residents are 1.5% of the 21,153,677 people living in Kazakhstan today. Almaty is larger with 1,977,011 people.
Where is Ust-Kamenogorsk?
In East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan, at latitude 49.97 and longitude 82.61, 287 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Ridder (77 km), Semey (175 km).
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