Ust’-Kut Population 2026
Ust’-Kut has a population of 48,202, making it the #355 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Irkutsk Oblast. It is about 215× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,202
Rank in Russia
#355
Coordinates
56.80°N, 105.79°E
~285 m elevation · Asia/Irkutsk
Distance to capital (Moscow)
4,033 km
2,504 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 |
| Shelekhov | 47,459 | #360 |
Cities near Ust’-Kut
- Ust’-Ilimsk100,271 people · ~230 km away
- Severobaykal’sk25,800 people · ~254 km away
- Bratsk256,600 people · ~267 km away
- Sayansk43,949 people · ~375 km away
- Tulun51,330 people · ~410 km away
- Cheremkhovo57,395 people · ~441 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ust’-Kut?
Ust’-Kut has a population of 48,202 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #355 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Ust’-Kut in?
Ust’-Kut is located in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia.
Is Ust’-Kut the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 4,033 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.