Ulan-Ude Population 2026
Ulan-Ude has a population of 360,278, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Buryatiya Republic. Roughly 0.3% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
360,278
Rank in Russia
#48
Coordinates
51.83°N, 107.60°E
~536 m elevation · Asia/Irkutsk
Distance to capital (Moscow)
4,419 km
2,744 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Buryatiya Republic
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Severobaykal’sk | 25,800 | #630 |
| Gusinoozyorsk | 24,083 | #661 |
| Kyakhta | 18,431 | #824 |
Cities near Ulan-Ude
- Gusinoozyorsk24,083 people · ~97 km away
- Petrovsk-Zabaykal’skiy19,713 people · ~106 km away
- Kyakhta18,431 people · ~183 km away
- Irkutsk623,869 people · ~232 km away
- Shelekhov47,459 people · ~243 km away
- Angarsk243,158 people · ~264 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ulan-Ude?
Ulan-Ude has a population of 360,278 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Ulan-Ude in?
Ulan-Ude is located in Buryatiya Republic, Russia.
Is Ulan-Ude the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 4,419 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.