Kazan Population 2026
Kazan has a population of 1,243,500, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Tatarstan Republic. Roughly 0.9% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 8.3× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,243,500
Rank in Russia
#6
Coordinates
55.79°N, 49.12°E
~61 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
719 km
446 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tatarstan Republic
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Naberezhnyye Chelny | 509,870 | #35 |
| Nizhnekamsk | 234,297 | #82 |
| Al’met’yevsk | 140,437 | #123 |
| Zelenodolsk | 99,600 | #171 |
| Bugulma | 91,900 | #189 |
| Yelabuga | 72,643 | #226 |
| Leninogorsk | 66,263 | #250 |
| Chistopol’ | 62,200 | #270 |
Cities near Kazan
- Vasil’yevo16,800 people · ~26 km away
- Zelenodolsk99,600 people · ~38 km away
- Volzhsk58,000 people · ~48 km away
- Arsk17,243 people · ~58 km away
- Chistopol’62,200 people · ~107 km away
- Kanash49,886 people · ~107 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kazan?
Kazan has a population of 1,243,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Kazan in?
Kazan is located in Tatarstan Republic, Russia.
Is Kazan the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 719 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.