The city of Alatau was included in the Almaty agglomeration.
The corresponding resolution was signed by the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Oljas Bekatnov on November 5, 2026.
In particular, in the list, instead of the previous position at number 5, a new administrative-territorial unit is indicated - the city of Alatau.
Also, a number of settlements that were included in the past were not included in the legend of Almaty: Zarahnoya, Arena, Zhanadaur, Zhanatlap, Intimak, Koyankos.