Biysk Population 2026
Biysk has a population of 215,430, making it the #91 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Altai Krai. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
215,430
Rank in Russia
#91
Coordinates
52.53°N, 85.20°E
~184 m elevation · Asia/Barnaul
Distance to capital (Moscow)
3,058 km
1,899 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Altai Krai
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Barnaul | 632,372 | #21 |
| Rubtsovsk | 161,065 | #109 |
| Novoaltaysk | 61,050 | #284 |
| Zarinsk | 52,209 | #329 |
| Kamen’-na-Obi | 44,564 | #382 |
| Slavgorod | 34,141 | #497 |
| Aleysk | 28,019 | #593 |
| Yarovoye | 21,195 | #726 |
Cities near Biysk
- Mayma15,428 people · ~76 km away
- Gorno-Altaysk63,214 people · ~81 km away
- Yuzhnyy19,515 people · ~129 km away
- Novoaltaysk61,050 people · ~129 km away
- Zarinsk52,209 people · ~132 km away
- Barnaul632,372 people · ~135 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Biysk?
Biysk has a population of 215,430 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #91 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Biysk in?
Biysk is located in Altai Krai, Russia.
Is Biysk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 3,058 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.