Aldan Population 2026

Aldan has a population of 24,426, making it the #654 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Sakha. It is about 425× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.

Location of Aldan (capital Moscow shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

24,426

Rank in Russia

#654

Coordinates

58.61°N, 125.40°E

~698 m elevation · Asia/Yakutsk

Distance to capital (Moscow)

4,914 km

3,052 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sakha

City	Population	Rank in Russia
Yakutsk	235,600	#81
Neryungri	66,320	#249
Mirny	40,308	#430
Lensk	23,694	#669
Aykhal	15,267	#963
Udachny	15,266	#964

Cities near Aldan

Neryungri66,320 people · ~221 km away
Tynda37,335 people · ~387 km away
Yakutsk235,600 people · ~448 km away
Zeya26,999 people · ~554 km away
Lensk23,694 people · ~632 km away
Shimanovsk21,466 people · ~749 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Aldan?

Aldan has a population of 24,426 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #654 biggest city in Russia.

What region is Aldan in?

Aldan is located in Sakha, Russia.

Is Aldan the capital of Russia?

No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 4,914 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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