Kirov Population 2026
Kirov has a population of 507,155, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kirov Oblast. Roughly 0.4% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
507,155
Rank in Russia
#37
Coordinates
58.60°N, 49.66°E
~179 m elevation · Europe/Kirov
Distance to capital (Moscow)
790 km
491 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kirov Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Kirovo-Chepetsk | 90,252 | #191 |
| Vyatskiye Polyany | 39,534 | #441 |
| Slobodskoy | 32,361 | #525 |
| Kotel’nich | 27,600 | #604 |
| Omutninsk | 25,364 | #635 |
| Yaransk | 19,557 | #778 |
| Sovetsk | 17,869 | #849 |
Cities near Kirov
- Kirovo-Chepetsk90,252 people · ~22 km away
- Slobodskoy32,361 people · ~33 km away
- Kotel’nich27,600 people · ~84 km away
- Sovetsk17,869 people · ~120 km away
- Omutninsk25,364 people · ~147 km away
- Yaransk19,557 people · ~178 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kirov?
Kirov has a population of 507,155 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Kirov in?
Kirov is located in Kirov Oblast, Russia.
Is Kirov the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 790 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.