Pyatigorsk Population 2026
Pyatigorsk has a population of 142,865, making it the #119 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Stavropol Kray. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 73× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
142,865
Rank in Russia
#119
Coordinates
44.05°N, 43.05°E
~542 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,357 km
843 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Stavropol Kray
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Stavropol | 433,931 | #42 |
| Nevinnomyssk | 134,345 | #127 |
| Kislovodsk | 132,771 | #129 |
| Yessentuki | 81,015 | #209 |
| Mineralnye Vody | 76,280 | #217 |
| Georgiyevsk | 72,649 | #225 |
| Budyonnovsk | 67,962 | #242 |
| Mikhaylovsk | 59,198 | #294 |
Cities near Pyatigorsk
- Yessentuki81,015 people · ~16 km away
- Mineralnye Vody76,280 people · ~19 km away
- Kislovodsk132,771 people · ~30 km away
- Georgiyevsk72,649 people · ~35 km away
- Uchkeken15,118 people · ~44 km away
- Baksan37,519 people · ~56 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pyatigorsk?
Pyatigorsk has a population of 142,865 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #119 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Pyatigorsk in?
Pyatigorsk is located in Stavropol Kray, Russia.
Is Pyatigorsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,357 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.