Yakutsk Population 2026
Yakutsk has a population of 235,600, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Sakha. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
235,600
Rank in Russia
#81
Coordinates
62.03°N, 129.72°E
~126 m elevation · Asia/Yakutsk
Distance to capital (Moscow)
4,883 km
3,032 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sakha
Cities near Yakutsk
FAQ
What is the population of Yakutsk?
Yakutsk has a population of 235,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Yakutsk in?
Yakutsk is located in Sakha, Russia.
Is Yakutsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 4,883 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.