Makhachkala Population 2026
Makhachkala has a population of 596,356, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Dagestan. Roughly 0.4% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
596,356
Rank in Russia
#27
Coordinates
42.98°N, 47.50°E
~-10 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,587 km
986 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Dagestan
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Khasavyurt | 126,829 | #136 |
| Derbent | 105,965 | #159 |
| Kaspiysk | 81,752 | #207 |
| Buynaksk | 62,689 | #266 |
| Kizlyar | 50,564 | #339 |
| Izberbash | 42,121 | #410 |
| Kizilyurt | 33,411 | #505 |
| Dagestanskiye Ogni | 27,835 | #599 |
Cities near Makhachkala
- Kaspiysk81,752 people · ~16 km away
- Buynaksk62,689 people · ~35 km away
- Izberbash42,121 people · ~55 km away
- Kizilyurt33,411 people · ~57 km away
- Khasavyurt126,829 people · ~80 km away
- Dagestanskiye Ogni27,835 people · ~111 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Makhachkala?
Makhachkala has a population of 596,356 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Makhachkala in?
Makhachkala is located in Dagestan, Russia.
Is Makhachkala the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,587 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.