Yaroslavl Population 2026
Yaroslavl has a population of 608,722, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Yaroslavl Oblast. Roughly 0.4% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
608,722
Rank in Russia
#25
Coordinates
57.63°N, 39.87°E
~103 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
250 km
155 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yaroslavl Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Rybinsk | 216,724 | #89 |
| Tutayev | 43,828 | #392 |
| Pereslavl’-Zalesskiy | 40,283 | #431 |
| Uglich | 37,732 | #459 |
| Rostov Veliky | 31,039 | #542 |
| Gavrilov-Yam | 17,351 | #873 |
| Danilov | 16,808 | #893 |
Cities near Yaroslavl
- Tutayev43,828 people · ~34 km away
- Gavrilov-Yam17,351 people · ~36 km away
- Nerekhta25,352 people · ~46 km away
- Rostov Veliky31,039 people · ~56 km away
- Kostroma277,280 people · ~64 km away
- Danilov16,808 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yaroslavl?
Yaroslavl has a population of 608,722 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Yaroslavl in?
Yaroslavl is located in Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia.
Is Yaroslavl the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 250 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.