Rostov-on-Don Population 2026
Rostov-on-Don has a population of 1,130,305, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Rostov. Roughly 0.8% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 9.2× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,130,305
Rank in Russia
#10
Coordinates
47.22°N, 39.71°E
~54 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
960 km
596 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rostov
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Taganrog | 279,056 | #68 |
| Shakhty | 221,312 | #87 |
| Volgodonsk | 167,731 | #105 |
| Novocherkassk | 166,974 | #107 |
| Bataysk | 109,962 | #150 |
| Novoshakhtinsk | 99,478 | #172 |
| Azov | 82,133 | #206 |
| Kamensk-Shakhtinsky | 75,814 | #218 |
Cities near Rostov-on-Don
- Bataysk109,962 people · ~10 km away
- Azov82,133 people · ~25 km away
- Novocherkassk166,974 people · ~37 km away
- Taganrog279,056 people · ~61 km away
- Novoshakhtinsk99,478 people · ~62 km away
- Shakhty221,312 people · ~67 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rostov-on-Don?
Rostov-on-Don has a population of 1,130,305 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Rostov-on-Don in?
Rostov-on-Don is located in Rostov, Russia.
Is Rostov-on-Don the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 960 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.