Sovetsk Population 2026
Sovetsk has a population of 43,309, making it the #396 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kaliningrad Oblast. It is about 240× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,309
Rank in Russia
#396
Coordinates
55.08°N, 21.88°E
~13 m elevation · Europe/Kaliningrad
Distance to capital (Moscow)
994 km
617 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kaliningrad Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Kaliningrad | 475,056 | #40 |
| Chernyakhovsk | 45,187 | #380 |
| Baltiysk | 34,540 | #488 |
| Gusev | 28,690 | #577 |
| Svetlyy | 22,119 | #706 |
| Zelenogradsk | 15,644 | #939 |
Cities near Sovetsk
- Chernyakhovsk45,187 people · ~50 km away
- Gusev28,690 people · ~58 km away
- Zelenogradsk15,644 people · ~90 km away
- Kaliningrad475,056 people · ~97 km away
- Svetlyy22,119 people · ~120 km away
- Baltiysk34,540 people · ~135 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sovetsk?
Sovetsk has a population of 43,309 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #396 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Sovetsk in?
Sovetsk is located in Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia.
Is Sovetsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 994 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.