Buynaksk Population 2026
Buynaksk has a population of 62,689, making it the #266 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Dagestan. It is about 166× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
62,689
Rank in Russia
#266
Coordinates
42.82°N, 47.13°E
~447 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,592 km
989 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Dagestan
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Makhachkala | 596,356 | #27 |
| Khasavyurt | 126,829 | #136 |
| Derbent | 105,965 | #159 |
| Kaspiysk | 81,752 | #207 |
| Kizlyar | 50,564 | #339 |
| Izberbash | 42,121 | #410 |
| Kizilyurt | 33,411 | #505 |
| Dagestanskiye Ogni | 27,835 | #599 |
Cities near Buynaksk
- Makhachkala596,356 people · ~35 km away
- Kaspiysk81,752 people · ~42 km away
- Kizilyurt33,411 people · ~48 km away
- Khasavyurt126,829 people · ~65 km away
- Izberbash42,121 people · ~67 km away
- Kurchaloy20,903 people · ~95 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Buynaksk?
Buynaksk has a population of 62,689 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #266 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Buynaksk in?
Buynaksk is located in Dagestan, Russia.
Is Buynaksk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,592 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.