Samara Population 2026
Samara has a population of 1,163,399, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Samara Oblast. Roughly 0.8% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 8.9× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,163,399
Rank in Russia
#9
Coordinates
53.21°N, 50.14°E
~107 m elevation · Europe/Samara
Distance to capital (Moscow)
855 km
531 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Samara Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Tolyatti | 702,879 | #19 |
| Syzran | 189,338 | #99 |
| Novokuybyshevsk | 111,800 | #148 |
| Chapayevsk | 70,147 | #236 |
| Zhigulëvsk | 57,094 | #306 |
| Otradnyy | 50,127 | #341 |
| Kinel’ | 34,336 | #494 |
| Pokhvistnevo | 28,300 | #585 |
Cities near Samara
- Novokuybyshevsk111,800 people · ~18 km away
- Kinel’34,336 people · ~33 km away
- Chapayevsk70,147 people · ~38 km away
- Zhigulëvsk57,094 people · ~47 km away
- Tolyatti702,879 people · ~63 km away
- Otradnyy50,127 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Samara?
Samara has a population of 1,163,399 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Samara in?
Samara is located in Samara Oblast, Russia.
Is Samara the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 855 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.