Lipetsk Population 2026
Lipetsk has a population of 509,735, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Lipetsk Oblast. Roughly 0.4% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
509,735
Rank in Russia
#36
Coordinates
52.59°N, 39.55°E
~156 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
374 km
232 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lipetsk Oblast
Cities near Lipetsk
FAQ
What is the population of Lipetsk?
Lipetsk has a population of 509,735 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Lipetsk in?
Lipetsk is located in Lipetsk Oblast, Russia.
Is Lipetsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 374 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.