Krasnoyarsk Population 2026
Krasnoyarsk has a population of 1,090,811, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Krasnoyarsk Krai. Roughly 0.8% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 9.5× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,090,811
Rank in Russia
#12
Coordinates
56.04°N, 92.93°E
~182 m elevation · Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Distance to capital (Moscow)
3,355 km
2,083 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Krasnoyarsk Krai
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Norilsk | 140,800 | #122 |
| Achinsk | 117,634 | #140 |
| Kansk | 101,502 | #165 |
| Zheleznogorsk | 93,834 | #183 |
| Minusinsk | 72,781 | #224 |
| Zelenogorsk | 71,354 | #230 |
| Lesosibirsk | 65,945 | #252 |
| Talnakh | 59,051 | #297 |
Cities near Krasnoyarsk
- Zheleznogorsk93,834 people · ~44 km away
- Zelenogorsk71,354 people · ~103 km away
- Achinsk117,634 people · ~153 km away
- Nazarovo55,252 people · ~156 km away
- Kansk101,502 people · ~174 km away
- Lesosibirsk65,945 people · ~246 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Krasnoyarsk?
Krasnoyarsk has a population of 1,090,811 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Krasnoyarsk in?
Krasnoyarsk is located in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia.
Is Krasnoyarsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 3,355 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.