Galich Population 2026
Galich has a population of 18,594, making it the #815 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kostroma Oblast. It is about 558× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,594
Rank in Russia
#815
Coordinates
58.38°N, 42.35°E
~110 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
409 km
254 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kostroma Oblast
Cities near Galich
- Buy26,486 people · ~48 km away
- Kineshma92,983 people · ~106 km away
- Kostroma277,280 people · ~108 km away
- Volgorechensk17,700 people · ~125 km away
- Privolzhsk17,864 people · ~127 km away
- Danilov16,808 people · ~129 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Galich?
Galich has a population of 18,594 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #815 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Galich in?
Galich is located in Kostroma Oblast, Russia.
Is Galich the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 409 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.