Minusinsk Population 2026
Minusinsk has a population of 72,781, making it the #224 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Krasnoyarsk Krai. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 143× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
72,781
Rank in Russia
#224
Coordinates
53.70°N, 91.71°E
~262 m elevation · Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Distance to capital (Moscow)
3,392 km
2,106 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Krasnoyarsk Krai
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Krasnoyarsk | 1,090,811 | #12 |
| Norilsk | 140,800 | #122 |
| Achinsk | 117,634 | #140 |
| Kansk | 101,502 | #165 |
| Zheleznogorsk | 93,834 | #183 |
| Zelenogorsk | 71,354 | #230 |
| Lesosibirsk | 65,945 | #252 |
| Talnakh | 59,051 | #297 |
Cities near Minusinsk
- Abakan184,168 people · ~19 km away
- Chernogorsk71,582 people · ~30 km away
- Sayanogorsk49,939 people · ~70 km away
- Abaza18,094 people · ~159 km away
- Mezhdurechensk101,026 people · ~240 km away
- Nazarovo55,252 people · ~270 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Minusinsk?
Minusinsk has a population of 72,781 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #224 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Minusinsk in?
Minusinsk is located in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia.
Is Minusinsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 3,392 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.