Buzuluk Population 2026
Buzuluk has a population of 87,714, making it the #196 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Orenburg Oblast. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 118× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
87,714
Rank in Russia
#196
Coordinates
52.78°N, 52.26°E
~74 m elevation · Asia/Yekaterinburg
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,004 km
623 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Orenburg Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Orenburg | 564,773 | #29 |
| Orsk | 246,836 | #74 |
| Novotroitsk | 106,186 | #158 |
| Krasnaya Glinka | 85,566 | #201 |
| Buguruslan | 53,511 | #324 |
| Gay | 41,619 | #417 |
| Sorochinsk | 30,731 | #544 |
| Mednogorsk | 30,676 | #545 |
Cities near Buzuluk
- Sorochinsk30,731 people · ~72 km away
- Otradnyy50,127 people · ~90 km away
- Pokhvistnevo28,300 people · ~98 km away
- Buguruslan53,511 people · ~98 km away
- Krasnaya Glinka85,566 people · ~116 km away
- Kinel’34,336 people · ~120 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Buzuluk?
Buzuluk has a population of 87,714 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #196 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Buzuluk in?
Buzuluk is located in Orenburg Oblast, Russia.
Is Buzuluk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,004 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.