Korsakov Population 2026
Korsakov has a population of 35,091, making it the #482 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Sakhalin Oblast. It is about 296× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,091
Rank in Russia
#482
Coordinates
46.63°N, 142.78°E
~61 m elevation · Asia/Sakhalin
Distance to capital (Moscow)
6,673 km
4,144 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sakhalin Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | 198,973 | #95 |
| Kholmsk | 32,681 | #518 |
| Okha | 26,560 | #619 |
| Nevel’sk | 17,000 | #885 |
| Poronaysk | 16,677 | #900 |
Cities near Korsakov
- Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk198,973 people · ~36 km away
- Nevel’sk17,000 people · ~71 km away
- Kholmsk32,681 people · ~72 km away
- Poronaysk16,677 people · ~289 km away
- Sovetskaya Gavan’29,740 people · ~320 km away
- Vanino18,618 people · ~333 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Korsakov?
Korsakov has a population of 35,091 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #482 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Korsakov in?
Korsakov is located in Sakhalin Oblast, Russia.
Is Korsakov the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 6,673 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.