Kaliningrad Population 2026
Kaliningrad has a population of 475,056, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kaliningrad Oblast. Roughly 0.3% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
475,056
Rank in Russia
#40
Coordinates
54.71°N, 20.51°E
~2 m elevation · Europe/Kaliningrad
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,088 km
676 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kaliningrad Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Chernyakhovsk | 45,187 | #380 |
| Sovetsk | 43,309 | #396 |
| Baltiysk | 34,540 | #488 |
| Gusev | 28,690 | #577 |
| Svetlyy | 22,119 | #706 |
| Zelenogradsk | 15,644 | #939 |
Cities near Kaliningrad
- Svetlyy22,119 people · ~24 km away
- Zelenogradsk15,644 people · ~28 km away
- Baltiysk34,540 people · ~39 km away
- Chernyakhovsk45,187 people · ~84 km away
- Sovetsk43,309 people · ~97 km away
- Gusev28,690 people · ~109 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kaliningrad?
Kaliningrad has a population of 475,056 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Kaliningrad in?
Kaliningrad is located in Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia.
Is Kaliningrad the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,088 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.