Kurgan Population 2026
Kurgan has a population of 309,285, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kurgan Oblast. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
309,285
Rank in Russia
#60
Coordinates
55.45°N, 65.34°E
~80 m elevation · Asia/Yekaterinburg
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,730 km
1,074 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kurgan Oblast
Cities near Kurgan
- Kurtamysh17,936 people · ~83 km away
- Shadrinsk79,479 people · ~128 km away
- Shumikha18,499 people · ~132 km away
- Zavodoukovsk25,682 people · ~139 km away
- Yalutorovsk35,892 people · ~146 km away
- Borovskiy15,406 people · ~179 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kurgan?
Kurgan has a population of 309,285 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Kurgan in?
Kurgan is located in Kurgan Oblast, Russia.
Is Kurgan the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,730 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.