Angarsk Population 2026
Angarsk has a population of 243,158, making it the #77 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Irkutsk Oblast. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
243,158
Rank in Russia
#77
Coordinates
52.56°N, 103.91°E
~430 m elevation · Asia/Irkutsk
Distance to capital (Moscow)
4,165 km
2,586 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Irkutsk Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Irkutsk | 623,869 | #23 |
| Bratsk | 256,600 | #73 |
| Ust’-Ilimsk | 100,271 | #170 |
| Usol’ye-Sibirskoye | 85,900 | #199 |
| Cheremkhovo | 57,395 | #305 |
| Tulun | 51,330 | #333 |
| Ust’-Kut | 48,202 | #355 |
| Shelekhov | 47,459 | #360 |
Cities near Angarsk
- Usol’ye-Sibirskoye85,900 people · ~28 km away
- Irkutsk623,869 people · ~39 km away
- Shelekhov47,459 people · ~40 km away
- Cheremkhovo57,395 people · ~86 km away
- Sayansk43,949 people · ~208 km away
- Gusinoozyorsk24,083 people · ~227 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Angarsk?
Angarsk has a population of 243,158 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #77 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Angarsk in?
Angarsk is located in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia.
Is Angarsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 4,165 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.