Desnogorsk Population 2026

Desnogorsk has a population of 32,451, making it the #522 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Smolensk Oblast. It is about 320× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

32,451

Rank in Russia

#522

Coordinates

54.15°N, 33.28°E

~208 m elevation · Europe/Moscow

Distance to capital (Moscow)

329 km

204 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Smolensk Oblast

City	Population	Rank in Russia
Smolensk	330,025	#54
Roslavl’	56,971	#307
Vyaz’ma	55,500	#312
Yartsevo	52,706	#326
Safonovo	46,000	#372
Gagarin	28,879	#573

Cities near Desnogorsk

Roslavl’56,971 people · ~35 km away
Kirov39,319 people · ~67 km away
Zhukovka19,690 people · ~75 km away
Lyudinovo41,392 people · ~83 km away
Dyat’kovo25,000 people · ~93 km away
Sel’tso18,167 people · ~102 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Desnogorsk?

Desnogorsk has a population of 32,451 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #522 biggest city in Russia.

What region is Desnogorsk in?

Desnogorsk is located in Smolensk Oblast, Russia.

Is Desnogorsk the capital of Russia?

No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 329 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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