Shar’ya Population 2026
Shar’ya has a population of 29,800, making it the #563 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kostroma Oblast. It is about 348× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,800
Rank in Russia
#563
Coordinates
58.37°N, 45.52°E
~132 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
559 km
347 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kostroma Oblast
Cities near Shar’ya
FAQ
What is the population of Shar’ya?
Shar’ya has a population of 29,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #563 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Shar’ya in?
Shar’ya is located in Kostroma Oblast, Russia.
Is Shar’ya the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 559 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.