Orël Population 2026

Orël has a population of 303,696, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Oryol oblast. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.

Location of Orël (capital Moscow shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

303,696

Rank in Russia

#62

Coordinates

52.97°N, 36.08°E

~176 m elevation · Europe/Moscow

Distance to capital (Moscow)

325 km

202 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Oryol oblast

City	Population	Rank in Russia
Mtsensk	47,609	#358
Livny	46,779	#366

Cities near Orël

Mtsensk47,609 people · ~48 km away
Karachev19,757 people · ~75 km away
Zheleznogorsk97,900 people · ~85 km away
Livny46,779 people · ~119 km away
Kozel’sk19,500 people · ~120 km away
Bryansk427,236 people · ~122 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Orël?

Orël has a population of 303,696 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Russia.

What region is Orël in?

Orël is located in Oryol oblast, Russia.

Is Orël the capital of Russia?

No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 325 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.

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