Azov Population 2026
Azov has a population of 82,133, making it the #206 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Rostov. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 126× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
82,133
Rank in Russia
#206
Coordinates
47.11°N, 39.41°E
~53 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
969 km
602 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rostov
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Rostov-on-Don | 1,130,305 | #10 |
| Taganrog | 279,056 | #68 |
| Shakhty | 221,312 | #87 |
| Volgodonsk | 167,731 | #105 |
| Novocherkassk | 166,974 | #107 |
| Bataysk | 109,962 | #150 |
| Novoshakhtinsk | 99,478 | #172 |
| Kamensk-Shakhtinsky | 75,814 | #218 |
Cities near Azov
- Rostov-on-Don1,130,305 people · ~25 km away
- Bataysk109,962 people · ~26 km away
- Taganrog279,056 people · ~41 km away
- Novocherkassk166,974 people · ~62 km away
- Novoshakhtinsk99,478 people · ~82 km away
- Shakhty221,312 people · ~91 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Azov?
Azov has a population of 82,133 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #206 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Azov in?
Azov is located in Rostov, Russia.
Is Azov the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 969 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.