Saransk Population 2026
Saransk has a population of 318,841, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Mordoviya Republic. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
318,841
Rank in Russia
#57
Coordinates
54.18°N, 45.17°E
~168 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
512 km
318 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mordoviya Republic
Cities near Saransk
FAQ
What is the population of Saransk?
Saransk has a population of 318,841 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Saransk in?
Saransk is located in Mordoviya Republic, Russia.
Is Saransk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 512 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.