Pugachëv Population 2026
Pugachëv has a population of 41,375, making it the #421 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Saratov Oblast. It is about 251× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,375
Rank in Russia
#421
Coordinates
52.02°N, 48.80°E
~40 m elevation · Europe/Saratov
Distance to capital (Moscow)
841 km
522 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saratov Oblast
Cities near Pugachëv
- Balakovo199,572 people · ~69 km away
- Vol’sk70,500 people · ~97 km away
- Chapayevsk70,147 people · ~123 km away
- Oktyabr’sk26,306 people · ~128 km away
- Syzran189,338 people · ~129 km away
- Novokuybyshevsk111,800 people · ~143 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pugachëv?
Pugachëv has a population of 41,375 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #421 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Pugachëv in?
Pugachëv is located in Saratov Oblast, Russia.
Is Pugachëv the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 841 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.