Alatyr’ Population 2026
Alatyr’ has a population of 42,156, making it the #409 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Chuvash Republic. It is about 246× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,156
Rank in Russia
#409
Coordinates
54.84°N, 46.58°E
~135 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
576 km
358 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chuvash Republic
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Cheboksary | 492,331 | #38 |
| Novocheboksarsk | 128,468 | #133 |
| Kanash | 49,886 | #344 |
| Shumerlya | 35,220 | #481 |
Cities near Alatyr’
FAQ
What is the population of Alatyr’?
Alatyr’ has a population of 42,156 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #409 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Alatyr’ in?
Alatyr’ is located in Chuvash Republic, Russia.
Is Alatyr’ the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 576 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.