Magadan Population 2026
Magadan has a population of 92,782, making it the #188 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Magadan Oblast. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 112× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
92,782
Rank in Russia
#188
Coordinates
59.56°N, 150.80°E
~71 m elevation · Asia/Magadan
Distance to capital (Moscow)
5,904 km
3,666 miles, straight line
Cities near Magadan
- Okha26,560 people · ~818 km away
- Yelizovo40,692 people · ~847 km away
- Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky181,216 people · ~868 km away
- Vilyuchinsk25,204 people · ~873 km away
- Nikolayevsk-on-Amure27,152 people · ~944 km away
- Yakutsk235,600 people · ~1,170 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Magadan?
Magadan has a population of 92,782 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #188 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Magadan in?
Magadan is located in Magadan Oblast, Russia.
Is Magadan the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 5,904 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.