Kirov Population 2026
Kirov has a population of 39,319, making it the #443 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kaluga Oblast. It is about 264× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,319
Rank in Russia
#443
Coordinates
54.07°N, 34.30°E
~213 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
283 km
176 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kaluga Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Kaluga | 340,851 | #53 |
| Obninsk | 107,392 | #156 |
| Lyudinovo | 41,392 | #420 |
| Maloyaroslavets | 32,669 | #519 |
| Balabanovo | 30,194 | #551 |
| Kozel’sk | 19,500 | #783 |
| Sukhinichi | 16,100 | #918 |
Cities near Kirov
- Lyudinovo41,392 people · ~25 km away
- Dyat’kovo25,000 people · ~52 km away
- Desnogorsk32,451 people · ~67 km away
- Sukhinichi16,100 people · ~68 km away
- Zhukovka19,690 people · ~70 km away
- Sel’tso18,167 people · ~79 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kirov?
Kirov has a population of 39,319 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #443 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Kirov in?
Kirov is located in Kaluga Oblast, Russia.
Is Kirov the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 283 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.