Kaluga Population 2026
Kaluga has a population of 340,851, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kaluga Oblast. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
340,851
Rank in Russia
#53
Coordinates
54.53°N, 36.27°E
~208 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
161 km
100 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kaluga Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Obninsk | 107,392 | #156 |
| Lyudinovo | 41,392 | #420 |
| Kirov | 39,319 | #443 |
| Maloyaroslavets | 32,669 | #519 |
| Balabanovo | 30,194 | #551 |
| Kozel’sk | 19,500 | #783 |
| Sukhinichi | 16,100 | #918 |
Cities near Kaluga
- Aleksin66,885 people · ~52 km away
- Maloyaroslavets32,669 people · ~55 km away
- Kozel’sk19,500 people · ~64 km away
- Obninsk107,392 people · ~68 km away
- Balabanovo30,194 people · ~77 km away
- Sukhinichi16,100 people · ~77 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kaluga?
Kaluga has a population of 340,851 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Kaluga in?
Kaluga is located in Kaluga Oblast, Russia.
Is Kaluga the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 161 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.