Kemerovo Population 2026
Kemerovo has a population of 558,973, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kuzbass. Roughly 0.4% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
558,973
Rank in Russia
#30
Coordinates
55.35°N, 86.10°E
~114 m elevation · Asia/Novokuznetsk
Distance to capital (Moscow)
2,987 km
1,855 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kuzbass
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Novokuznetsk | 539,616 | #31 |
| Prokop’yevsk | 219,000 | #88 |
| Leninsk-Kuznetsky | 109,023 | #154 |
| Kiselëvsk | 104,000 | #160 |
| Mezhdurechensk | 101,026 | #167 |
| Kisilevsk | 83,431 | #203 |
| Anzhero-Sudzhensk | 82,526 | #204 |
| Belovo | 75,764 | #219 |
Cities near Kemerovo
- Berëzovskiy55,000 people · ~37 km away
- Leninsk-Kuznetsky109,023 people · ~78 km away
- Anzhero-Sudzhensk82,526 people · ~80 km away
- Belovo75,764 people · ~104 km away
- Toguchin21,886 people · ~108 km away
- Tomsk574,002 people · ~145 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kemerovo?
Kemerovo has a population of 558,973 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Kemerovo in?
Kemerovo is located in Kuzbass, Russia.
Is Kemerovo the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 2,987 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.