Roslavl’ Population 2026

Roslavl’ has a population of 56,971, making it the #307 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Smolensk Oblast. It is about 182× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

56,971

Rank in Russia

#307

Coordinates

53.95°N, 32.86°E

~207 m elevation · Europe/Moscow

Distance to capital (Moscow)

364 km

226 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Smolensk Oblast

City	Population	Rank in Russia
Smolensk	330,025	#54
Vyaz’ma	55,500	#312
Yartsevo	52,706	#326
Safonovo	46,000	#372
Desnogorsk	32,451	#522
Gagarin	28,879	#573

Cities near Roslavl’

Desnogorsk32,451 people · ~35 km away
Zhukovka19,690 people · ~74 km away
Kirov39,319 people · ~95 km away
Sel’tso18,167 people · ~104 km away
Lyudinovo41,392 people · ~104 km away
Dyat’kovo25,000 people · ~105 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Roslavl’?

Roslavl’ has a population of 56,971 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #307 biggest city in Russia.

What region is Roslavl’ in?

Roslavl’ is located in Smolensk Oblast, Russia.

Is Roslavl’ the capital of Russia?

No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 364 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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