Krasnodar Population 2026
Krasnodar has a population of 899,541, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Krasnodar Krai. Roughly 0.6% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
899,541
Rank in Russia
#16
Coordinates
45.05°N, 38.98°E
~36 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,194 km
741 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Krasnodar Krai
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Sochi | 327,608 | #55 |
| Novorossiysk | 241,856 | #78 |
| Armavir | 199,548 | #94 |
| Yeysk | 87,814 | #195 |
| Kropotkin | 79,599 | #212 |
| Adler | 70,200 | #235 |
| Slavyansk-na-Kubani | 65,196 | #256 |
| Tikhoretsk | 64,387 | #257 |
Cities near Krasnodar
- Yablonovskiy33,431 people · ~7 km away
- Enem17,665 people · ~15 km away
- Slavyansk-na-Kubani65,196 people · ~71 km away
- Giaginskaya15,169 people · ~88 km away
- Maykop141,970 people · ~101 km away
- Novorossiysk241,856 people · ~102 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Krasnodar?
Krasnodar has a population of 899,541 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Krasnodar in?
Krasnodar is located in Krasnodar Krai, Russia.
Is Krasnodar the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,194 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.