Ryl’sk Population 2026
Ryl’sk has a population of 17,007, making it the #883 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kursk Oblast. It is about 610× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,007
Rank in Russia
#883
Coordinates
51.57°N, 34.68°E
~167 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
503 km
312 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kursk Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Kursk | 448,733 | #41 |
| Zheleznogorsk | 97,900 | #177 |
| Kurchatov | 46,600 | #367 |
| L’govskiy | 23,500 | #677 |
| Shchigry | 19,198 | #794 |
Cities near Ryl’sk
- L’govskiy23,500 people · ~42 km away
- Kurchatov46,600 people · ~70 km away
- Zheleznogorsk97,900 people · ~97 km away
- Kursk448,733 people · ~105 km away
- Trubchevsk16,100 people · ~129 km away
- Stroitel18,636 people · ~152 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ryl’sk?
Ryl’sk has a population of 17,007 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #883 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Ryl’sk in?
Ryl’sk is located in Kursk Oblast, Russia.
Is Ryl’sk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 503 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.