Cheboksary Population 2026
Cheboksary has a population of 492,331, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Chuvash Republic. Roughly 0.3% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
492,331
Rank in Russia
#38
Coordinates
56.13°N, 47.25°E
~141 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
601 km
373 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chuvash Republic
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Novocheboksarsk | 128,468 | #133 |
| Kanash | 49,886 | #344 |
| Alatyr’ | 42,156 | #409 |
| Shumerlya | 35,220 | #481 |
Cities near Cheboksary
- Novocheboksarsk128,468 people · ~15 km away
- Koz’modem’yansk22,700 people · ~48 km away
- Medvedevo22,555 people · ~66 km away
- Yoshkar-Ola268,272 people · ~69 km away
- Kanash49,886 people · ~71 km away
- Volzhsk58,000 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cheboksary?
Cheboksary has a population of 492,331 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Cheboksary in?
Cheboksary is located in Chuvash Republic, Russia.
Is Cheboksary the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 601 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.