Lensk Population 2026

Lensk has a population of 23,694, making it the #669 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Sakha. It is about 438× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.

Location of Lensk (capital Moscow shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

23,694

Rank in Russia

#669

Coordinates

60.72°N, 114.93°E

~192 m elevation · Asia/Yakutsk

Distance to capital (Moscow)

4,293 km

2,666 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sakha

City	Population	Rank in Russia
Yakutsk	235,600	#81
Neryungri	66,320	#249
Mirny	40,308	#430
Aldan	24,426	#654
Aykhal	15,267	#963
Udachny	15,266	#964

Cities near Lensk

Mirny40,308 people · ~208 km away
Aykhal15,267 people · ~604 km away
Aldan24,426 people · ~632 km away
Severobaykal’sk25,800 people · ~654 km away
Udachny15,266 people · ~647 km away
Ust’-Kut48,202 people · ~684 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lensk?

Lensk has a population of 23,694 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #669 biggest city in Russia.

What region is Lensk in?

Lensk is located in Sakha, Russia.

Is Lensk the capital of Russia?

No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 4,293 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.

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