Gusev Population 2026
Gusev has a population of 28,690, making it the #577 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kaliningrad Oblast. It is about 362× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,690
Rank in Russia
#577
Coordinates
54.59°N, 22.20°E
~45 m elevation · Europe/Kaliningrad
Distance to capital (Moscow)
985 km
612 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kaliningrad Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Kaliningrad | 475,056 | #40 |
| Chernyakhovsk | 45,187 | #380 |
| Sovetsk | 43,309 | #396 |
| Baltiysk | 34,540 | #488 |
| Svetlyy | 22,119 | #706 |
| Zelenogradsk | 15,644 | #939 |
Cities near Gusev
- Chernyakhovsk45,187 people · ~25 km away
- Sovetsk43,309 people · ~58 km away
- Kaliningrad475,056 people · ~109 km away
- Zelenogradsk15,644 people · ~118 km away
- Svetlyy22,119 people · ~133 km away
- Baltiysk34,540 people · ~148 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gusev?
Gusev has a population of 28,690 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #577 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Gusev in?
Gusev is located in Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia.
Is Gusev the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 985 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.