Kostroma Population 2026
Kostroma has a population of 277,280, making it the #69 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kostroma Oblast. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
277,280
Rank in Russia
#69
Coordinates
57.77°N, 40.93°E
~109 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
301 km
187 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kostroma Oblast
Cities near Kostroma
- Volgorechensk17,700 people · ~38 km away
- Nerekhta25,352 people · ~40 km away
- Privolzhsk17,864 people · ~48 km away
- Furmanov38,380 people · ~58 km away
- Yaroslavl608,722 people · ~64 km away
- Danilov16,808 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kostroma?
Kostroma has a population of 277,280 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #69 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Kostroma in?
Kostroma is located in Kostroma Oblast, Russia.
Is Kostroma the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 301 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.