Smolensk Population 2026
Smolensk has a population of 330,025, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Smolensk Oblast. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
330,025
Rank in Russia
#54
Coordinates
54.78°N, 32.05°E
~238 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
369 km
229 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Smolensk?
Smolensk has a population of 330,025 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Smolensk in?
Smolensk is located in Smolensk Oblast, Russia.
Is Smolensk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 369 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.