Elista Population 2026
Elista has a population of 106,971, making it the #157 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kalmykiya Republic. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 97× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
106,971
Rank in Russia
#157
Coordinates
46.31°N, 44.26°E
~94 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,147 km
712 miles, straight line
Cities near Elista
- Budyonnovsk67,962 people · ~170 km away
- Kotel’nikovo19,622 people · ~170 km away
- Volgodonsk167,731 people · ~208 km away
- Zelenokumsk41,306 people · ~213 km away
- Mikhaylovsk59,198 people · ~217 km away
- Stavropol433,931 people · ~227 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Elista?
Elista has a population of 106,971 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #157 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Elista in?
Elista is located in Kalmykiya Republic, Russia.
Is Elista the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,147 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.