Orenburg Population 2026
Orenburg has a population of 564,773, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Orenburg Oblast. Roughly 0.4% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
564,773
Rank in Russia
#29
Coordinates
51.77°N, 55.10°E
~124 m elevation · Asia/Yekaterinburg
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,227 km
762 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Orenburg Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Orsk | 246,836 | #74 |
| Novotroitsk | 106,186 | #158 |
| Buzuluk | 87,714 | #196 |
| Krasnaya Glinka | 85,566 | #201 |
| Buguruslan | 53,511 | #324 |
| Gay | 41,619 | #417 |
| Sorochinsk | 30,731 | #544 |
| Mednogorsk | 30,676 | #545 |
Cities near Orenburg
- Kumertau65,321 people · ~120 km away
- Meleuz65,362 people · ~145 km away
- Sorochinsk30,731 people · ~152 km away
- Kuvandyk28,706 people · ~159 km away
- Mednogorsk30,676 people · ~177 km away
- Salavat159,893 people · ~188 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Orenburg?
Orenburg has a population of 564,773 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Orenburg in?
Orenburg is located in Orenburg Oblast, Russia.
Is Orenburg the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,227 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.