Kyakhta Population 2026
Kyakhta has a population of 18,431, making it the #824 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Buryatiya Republic. It is about 563× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,431
Rank in Russia
#824
Coordinates
50.35°N, 106.45°E
~742 m elevation · Asia/Irkutsk
Distance to capital (Moscow)
4,447 km
2,762 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Buryatiya Republic
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Ulan-Ude | 360,278 | #48 |
| Severobaykal’sk | 25,800 | #630 |
| Gusinoozyorsk | 24,083 | #661 |
Cities near Kyakhta
- Gusinoozyorsk24,083 people · ~104 km away
- Ulan-Ude360,278 people · ~183 km away
- Petrovsk-Zabaykal’skiy19,713 people · ~197 km away
- Irkutsk623,869 people · ~263 km away
- Shelekhov47,459 people · ~264 km away
- Angarsk243,158 people · ~302 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kyakhta?
Kyakhta has a population of 18,431 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #824 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Kyakhta in?
Kyakhta is located in Buryatiya Republic, Russia.
Is Kyakhta the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 4,447 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.