City Almaty
City Almaty
city's profile
Almaty is a major financial center with a service-oriented economy
Almaty generates 1/5 of the country's economy with specialty in financial and business services, commerce, transport and tourism. Competitive advantages of the city are human capital excellence, developed education and sport infrastructure, unique natural conditions, tourist and transit potential. In the long-term, Almaty should become a hub for young people and tourists, logistics, business innovation and capital
In 1000 km of Almaty city 6 cities of Kazakhstan and 16 foreign cities are located:
from 0.3 to 2 million people
from 0.3 to 2 million people
Population (01.05.2016)
1 722,1 thsnd people
3-rd place
Population density
2 460,1 persons/km²
1-st place
Land area
683,5 km²
16-th place
Natural zone
Steppe
Water resources
• major rivers: the Ulken Almaty, the Kishi Almaty, the Yessentay
• 9 mineral water sources
• 9 mineral water sources
Administrative division
Alatau district
Almaty district
Auezov district
Bostandyk district
Zhetysu district
Medeu district
Nauryzbay district
Turksib district
Almaty district
Auezov district
Bostandyk district
Zhetysu district
Medeu district
Nauryzbay district
Turksib district
