Sayansk Population 2026
Sayansk has a population of 43,949, making it the #391 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Irkutsk Oblast. It is about 236× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,949
Rank in Russia
#391
Coordinates
54.11°N, 102.18°E
~553 m elevation · Asia/Irkutsk
Distance to capital (Moscow)
3,977 km
2,470 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Irkutsk Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Irkutsk | 623,869 | #23 |
| Bratsk | 256,600 | #73 |
| Angarsk | 243,158 | #77 |
| Ust’-Ilimsk | 100,271 | #170 |
| Usol’ye-Sibirskoye | 85,900 | #199 |
| Cheremkhovo | 57,395 | #305 |
| Tulun | 51,330 | #333 |
| Ust’-Kut | 48,202 | #355 |
Cities near Sayansk
- Tulun51,330 people · ~115 km away
- Cheremkhovo57,395 people · ~123 km away
- Usol’ye-Sibirskoye85,900 people · ~180 km away
- Angarsk243,158 people · ~208 km away
- Bratsk256,600 people · ~227 km away
- Irkutsk623,869 people · ~246 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sayansk?
Sayansk has a population of 43,949 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #391 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Sayansk in?
Sayansk is located in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia.
Is Sayansk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 3,977 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.