Ryazhsk Population 2026
Ryazhsk has a population of 22,041, making it the #710 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Ryazan Oblast. It is about 471× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,041
Rank in Russia
#710
Coordinates
53.71°N, 40.08°E
~112 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
277 km
172 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ryazan Oblast
Cities near Ryazhsk
- Skopin24,357 people · ~37 km away
- Novomichurinsk20,821 people · ~43 km away
- Dankov22,913 people · ~80 km away
- Shilovo16,159 people · ~86 km away
- Michurinsk93,499 people · ~93 km away
- Lebedyan’22,970 people · ~99 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ryazhsk?
Ryazhsk has a population of 22,041 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #710 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Ryazhsk in?
Ryazhsk is located in Ryazan Oblast, Russia.
Is Ryazhsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 277 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.