Baksan Population 2026
Baksan has a population of 37,519, making it the #462 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic. It is about 277× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,519
Rank in Russia
#462
Coordinates
43.68°N, 43.54°E
~453 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,406 km
873 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Nalchik | 239,300 | #80 |
| Prokhladnyy | 60,800 | #288 |
| Nartkala | 33,390 | #506 |
| Terek | 21,180 | #727 |
| Dugulubgey | 20,965 | #731 |
| Tyrnyauz | 20,104 | #750 |
| Chegem | 18,000 | #841 |
Cities near Baksan
- Dugulubgey20,965 people · ~2 km away
- Chegem18,000 people · ~14 km away
- Nalchik239,300 people · ~22 km away
- Nartkala33,390 people · ~29 km away
- Prokhladnyy60,800 people · ~41 km away
- Georgiyevsk72,649 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Baksan?
Baksan has a population of 37,519 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #462 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Baksan in?
Baksan is located in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic, Russia.
Is Baksan the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,406 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.