Sokol Population 2026
Sokol has a population of 42,174, making it the #408 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Vologda Oblast. It is about 246× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,174
Rank in Russia
#408
Coordinates
59.46°N, 40.12°E
~126 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
439 km
273 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Vologda Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Cherepovets | 315,738 | #58 |
| Vologda | 312,420 | #59 |
| Velikiy Ustyug | 32,642 | #520 |
| Sheksna | 21,197 | #724 |
| Gryazovets | 16,133 | #916 |
Cities near Sokol
- Vologda312,420 people · ~30 km away
- Gryazovets16,133 people · ~65 km away
- Sheksna21,197 people · ~95 km away
- Cherepovets315,738 people · ~131 km away
- Buy26,486 people · ~136 km away
- Danilov16,808 people · ~141 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sokol?
Sokol has a population of 42,174 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #408 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Sokol in?
Sokol is located in Vologda Oblast, Russia.
Is Sokol the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 439 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.