Kyzyl Population 2026
Kyzyl has a population of 116,983, making it the #141 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Republic of Tyva. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 89× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
116,983
Rank in Russia
#141
Coordinates
51.71°N, 94.44°E
~612 m elevation · Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Distance to capital (Moscow)
3,658 km
2,272 miles, straight line
Cities near Kyzyl
- Sayanogorsk49,939 people · ~257 km away
- Minusinsk72,781 people · ~288 km away
- Abakan184,168 people · ~301 km away
- Abaza18,094 people · ~314 km away
- Chernogorsk71,582 people · ~316 km away
- Zelenogorsk71,354 people · ~489 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kyzyl?
Kyzyl has a population of 116,983 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #141 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Kyzyl in?
Kyzyl is located in Republic of Tyva, Russia.
Is Kyzyl the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 3,658 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.