Mozdok Population 2026
Mozdok has a population of 40,823, making it the #426 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in North Ossetia–Alania. It is about 254× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,823
Rank in Russia
#426
Coordinates
43.74°N, 44.65°E
~133 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,426 km
886 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Ossetia–Alania
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Vladikavkaz | 306,258 | #61 |
| Beslan | 35,604 | #479 |
| Alagir | 19,665 | #772 |
| Ardon | 18,313 | #829 |
Cities near Mozdok
- Staryy Malgobek46,334 people · ~22 km away
- Malgobek43,400 people · ~26 km away
- Prokhladnyy60,800 people · ~50 km away
- Terek21,180 people · ~50 km away
- Karabulak34,511 people · ~52 km away
- Troitskaya23,745 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mozdok?
Mozdok has a population of 40,823 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #426 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Mozdok in?
Mozdok is located in North Ossetia–Alania, Russia.
Is Mozdok the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,426 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.