Engels Population 2026

Engels has a population of 196,011, making it the #96 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Saratov Oblast. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.

Location of Engels (capital Moscow shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

196,011

Rank in Russia

#96

Coordinates

51.48°N, 46.11°E

~12 m elevation · Europe/Saratov

Distance to capital (Moscow)

733 km

455 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Saratov Oblast

City	Population	Rank in Russia
Saratov	844,858	#17
Balakovo	199,572	#93
Balashov	98,107	#176
Vol’sk	70,500	#232
Rtishchevo	44,013	#388
Pugachëv	41,375	#421
Petrovsk	33,622	#502
Marks	32,929	#516

Cities near Engels

Privolzhskiy31,849 people · ~9 km away
Saratov844,858 people · ~10 km away
Marks32,929 people · ~51 km away
Petrovsk33,622 people · ~104 km away
Vol’sk70,500 people · ~108 km away
Balakovo199,572 people · ~131 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Engels?

Engels has a population of 196,011 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #96 biggest city in Russia.

What region is Engels in?

Engels is located in Saratov Oblast, Russia.

Is Engels the capital of Russia?

No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 733 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.

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