Derbent Population 2026
Derbent has a population of 105,965, making it the #159 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Dagestan. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 98× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
105,965
Rank in Russia
#159
Coordinates
42.07°N, 48.29°E
~-13 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,705 km
1,059 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Dagestan
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Makhachkala | 596,356 | #27 |
| Khasavyurt | 126,829 | #136 |
| Kaspiysk | 81,752 | #207 |
| Buynaksk | 62,689 | #266 |
| Kizlyar | 50,564 | #339 |
| Izberbash | 42,121 | #410 |
| Kizilyurt | 33,411 | #505 |
| Dagestanskiye Ogni | 27,835 | #599 |
Cities near Derbent
- Dagestanskiye Ogni27,835 people · ~10 km away
- Belidzhi16,078 people · ~22 km away
- Izberbash42,121 people · ~65 km away
- Kaspiysk81,752 people · ~105 km away
- Makhachkala596,356 people · ~120 km away
- Buynaksk62,689 people · ~127 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Derbent?
Derbent has a population of 105,965 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #159 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Derbent in?
Derbent is located in Dagestan, Russia.
Is Derbent the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,705 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.