Sayanogorsk Population 2026
Sayanogorsk has a population of 49,939, making it the #343 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Khakasiya Republic. It is about 208× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,939
Rank in Russia
#343
Coordinates
53.10°N, 91.41°E
~314 m elevation · Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Distance to capital (Moscow)
3,404 km
2,114 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Khakasiya Republic
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Abakan | 184,168 | #100 |
| Chernogorsk | 71,582 | #229 |
| Abaza | 18,094 | #837 |
Cities near Sayanogorsk
- Abakan184,168 people · ~68 km away
- Minusinsk72,781 people · ~70 km away
- Chernogorsk71,582 people · ~81 km away
- Abaza18,094 people · ~101 km away
- Mezhdurechensk101,026 people · ~231 km away
- Kyzyl116,983 people · ~257 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sayanogorsk?
Sayanogorsk has a population of 49,939 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #343 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Sayanogorsk in?
Sayanogorsk is located in Khakasiya Republic, Russia.
Is Sayanogorsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 3,404 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.