Sochi Population 2026
Sochi has a population of 327,608, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Krasnodar Krai. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
327,608
Rank in Russia
#55
Coordinates
43.60°N, 39.72°E
~28 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,360 km
845 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Krasnodar Krai
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Krasnodar | 899,541 | #16 |
| Novorossiysk | 241,856 | #78 |
| Armavir | 199,548 | #94 |
| Yeysk | 87,814 | #195 |
| Kropotkin | 79,599 | #212 |
| Adler | 70,200 | #235 |
| Slavyansk-na-Kubani | 65,196 | #256 |
| Tikhoretsk | 64,387 | #257 |
Cities near Sochi
- Khosta20,000 people · ~15 km away
- Adler70,200 people · ~25 km away
- Lazarevskoye30,000 people · ~47 km away
- Tuapse64,234 people · ~76 km away
- Maykop141,970 people · ~116 km away
- Giaginskaya15,169 people · ~143 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sochi?
Sochi has a population of 327,608 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Sochi in?
Sochi is located in Krasnodar Krai, Russia.
Is Sochi the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,360 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.