Rostov Veliky Population 2026
Rostov Veliky has a population of 31,039, making it the #542 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Yaroslavl Oblast. It is about 334× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,039
Rank in Russia
#542
Coordinates
57.19°N, 39.41°E
~100 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
194 km
120 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yaroslavl Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Yaroslavl | 608,722 | #25 |
| Rybinsk | 216,724 | #89 |
| Tutayev | 43,828 | #392 |
| Pereslavl’-Zalesskiy | 40,283 | #431 |
| Uglich | 37,732 | #459 |
| Gavrilov-Yam | 17,351 | #873 |
| Danilov | 16,808 | #893 |
Cities near Rostov Veliky
- Gavrilov-Yam17,351 people · ~29 km away
- Yaroslavl608,722 people · ~56 km away
- Pereslavl’-Zalesskiy40,283 people · ~60 km away
- Uglich37,732 people · ~75 km away
- Nerekhta25,352 people · ~76 km away
- Tutayev43,828 people · ~76 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rostov Veliky?
Rostov Veliky has a population of 31,039 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #542 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Rostov Veliky in?
Rostov Veliky is located in Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia.
Is Rostov Veliky the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 194 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.