Pereslavl’-Zalesskiy Population 2026
Pereslavl’-Zalesskiy has a population of 40,283, making it the #431 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Yaroslavl Oblast. It is about 258× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,283
Rank in Russia
#431
Coordinates
56.74°N, 38.86°E
~149 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
134 km
83 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yaroslavl Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Yaroslavl | 608,722 | #25 |
| Rybinsk | 216,724 | #89 |
| Tutayev | 43,828 | #392 |
| Uglich | 37,732 | #459 |
| Rostov Veliky | 31,039 | #542 |
| Gavrilov-Yam | 17,351 | #873 |
| Danilov | 16,808 | #893 |
Cities near Pereslavl’-Zalesskiy
- Aleksandrov64,088 people · ~39 km away
- Yur’yev-Pol’skiy19,906 people · ~57 km away
- Kol’chugino45,912 people · ~58 km away
- Rostov Veliky31,039 people · ~60 km away
- Kirzhach30,566 people · ~65 km away
- Gavrilov-Yam17,351 people · ~87 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pereslavl’-Zalesskiy?
Pereslavl’-Zalesskiy has a population of 40,283 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #431 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Pereslavl’-Zalesskiy in?
Pereslavl’-Zalesskiy is located in Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia.
Is Pereslavl’-Zalesskiy the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 134 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.