Belgorod Population 2026
Belgorod has a population of 345,289, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Belgorod Oblast. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
345,289
Rank in Russia
#52
Coordinates
50.60°N, 36.58°E
~164 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
577 km
358 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Belgorod Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Staryy Oskol | 226,977 | #84 |
| Gubkin | 87,000 | #197 |
| Shebekino | 45,194 | #379 |
| Alexeyevka | 39,848 | #438 |
| Gorod Shebekino | 39,680 | #440 |
| Valuyki | 35,887 | #478 |
| Novy Oskol | 21,035 | #730 |
| Stroitel | 18,636 | #811 |
Cities near Belgorod
- Stroitel18,636 people · ~22 km away
- Gorod Shebekino39,680 people · ~32 km away
- Shebekino45,194 people · ~32 km away
- Novy Oskol21,035 people · ~92 km away
- Chernyanka15,261 people · ~94 km away
- Gubkin87,000 people · ~101 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Belgorod?
Belgorod has a population of 345,289 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Belgorod in?
Belgorod is located in Belgorod Oblast, Russia.
Is Belgorod the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 577 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.