Bratsk Population 2026
Bratsk has a population of 256,600, making it the #73 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Irkutsk Oblast. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
256,600
Rank in Russia
#73
Coordinates
56.13°N, 101.61°E
~443 m elevation · Asia/Irkutsk
Distance to capital (Moscow)
3,839 km
2,384 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Irkutsk Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Irkutsk | 623,869 | #23 |
| Angarsk | 243,158 | #77 |
| 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 Bratsk
- Tulun51,330 people · ~186 km away
- Ust’-Ilimsk100,271 people · ~217 km away
- Sayansk43,949 people · ~227 km away
- Ust’-Kut48,202 people · ~267 km away
- Cheremkhovo57,395 people · ~345 km away
- Kansk101,502 people · ~365 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bratsk?
Bratsk has a population of 256,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #73 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Bratsk in?
Bratsk is located in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia.
Is Bratsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 3,839 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.