Safonovo Population 2026

Safonovo has a population of 46,000, making it the #372 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Smolensk Oblast. It is about 226× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.

Location of Safonovo (capital Moscow shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

46,000

Rank in Russia

#372

Coordinates

55.11°N, 33.24°E

~222 m elevation · Europe/Moscow

Distance to capital (Moscow)

285 km

177 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Smolensk Oblast

City	Population	Rank in Russia
Smolensk	330,025	#54
Roslavl’	56,971	#307
Vyaz’ma	55,500	#312
Yartsevo	52,706	#326
Desnogorsk	32,451	#522
Gagarin	28,879	#573

Cities near Safonovo

Yartsevo52,706 people · ~35 km away
Vyaz’ma55,500 people · ~68 km away
Smolensk330,025 people · ~84 km away
Desnogorsk32,451 people · ~107 km away
Gagarin28,879 people · ~122 km away
Nelidovo25,349 people · ~128 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Safonovo?

Safonovo has a population of 46,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #372 biggest city in Russia.

What region is Safonovo in?

Safonovo is located in Smolensk Oblast, Russia.

Is Safonovo the capital of Russia?

No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 285 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.

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