Orsk Population 2026
Orsk has a population of 246,836, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Orenburg Oblast. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
246,836
Rank in Russia
#74
Coordinates
51.23°N, 58.49°E
~207 m elevation · Asia/Yekaterinburg
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,462 km
908 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Orenburg Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Orenburg | 564,773 | #29 |
| 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 Orsk
- Novotroitsk106,186 people · ~13 km away
- Gay41,619 people · ~27 km away
- Mednogorsk30,676 people · ~65 km away
- Kuvandyk28,706 people · ~83 km away
- Orenburg564,773 people · ~242 km away
- Magnitogorsk413,351 people · ~243 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Orsk?
Orsk has a population of 246,836 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Orsk in?
Orsk is located in Orenburg Oblast, Russia.
Is Orsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,462 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.