Kizlyar Population 2026
Kizlyar has a population of 50,564, making it the #339 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Dagestan. It is about 205× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,564
Rank in Russia
#339
Coordinates
43.85°N, 46.71°E
~1 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,473 km
915 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Dagestan
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Makhachkala | 596,356 | #27 |
| Khasavyurt | 126,829 | #136 |
| Derbent | 105,965 | #159 |
| Kaspiysk | 81,752 | #207 |
| Buynaksk | 62,689 | #266 |
| Izberbash | 42,121 | #410 |
| Kizilyurt | 33,411 | #505 |
| Dagestanskiye Ogni | 27,835 | #599 |
Cities near Kizlyar
- Khasavyurt126,829 people · ~67 km away
- Kizilyurt33,411 people · ~73 km away
- Gudermes32,769 people · ~74 km away
- Kurchaloy20,903 people · ~87 km away
- Tsotsin-Yurt15,970 people · ~88 km away
- Argun28,100 people · ~92 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kizlyar?
Kizlyar has a population of 50,564 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #339 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Kizlyar in?
Kizlyar is located in Dagestan, Russia.
Is Kizlyar the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,473 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.