Karaganda, also known as Qaraghandy or Karagandy, is the capital of Karaganda Region in the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is the fifth most …Karaganda, also known as Qaraghandy or Karagandy, is the capital of Karaganda Region in the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is the fifth most populous city in Kazakhstan, behind Almaty, Astana, Shymkent and Aktobe. Population: 497,777 ; 459,778 ; 436,864. Karaganda is approximately 230 km south-east of Kazakhstan's capital Astana.