Kansk Population 2026
Kansk has a population of 101,502, making it the #165 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Krasnoyarsk Krai. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 102× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
101,502
Rank in Russia
#165
Coordinates
56.20°N, 95.72°E
~209 m elevation · Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Distance to capital (Moscow)
3,506 km
2,177 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Krasnoyarsk Krai
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Krasnoyarsk | 1,090,811 | #12 |
| Norilsk | 140,800 | #122 |
| Achinsk | 117,634 | #140 |
| Zheleznogorsk | 93,834 | #183 |
| Minusinsk | 72,781 | #224 |
| Zelenogorsk | 71,354 | #230 |
| Lesosibirsk | 65,945 | #252 |
| Talnakh | 59,051 | #297 |
Cities near Kansk
- Zelenogorsk71,354 people · ~71 km away
- Zheleznogorsk93,834 people · ~135 km away
- Krasnoyarsk1,090,811 people · ~174 km away
- Lesosibirsk65,945 people · ~298 km away
- Achinsk117,634 people · ~322 km away
- Nazarovo55,252 people · ~329 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kansk?
Kansk has a population of 101,502 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #165 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Kansk in?
Kansk is located in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia.
Is Kansk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 3,506 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.