Sortavala Population 2026
Sortavala has a population of 20,760, making it the #737 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Karelia. It is about 500× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,760
Rank in Russia
#737
Coordinates
61.71°N, 30.71°E
~3 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
773 km
480 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Karelia
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Petrozavodsk | 279,190 | #67 |
| Kondopoga | 34,360 | #493 |
| Segezha | 33,354 | #508 |
| Kostomuksha | 30,135 | #552 |
| Medvezh’yegorsk | 16,551 | #905 |
Cities near Sortavala
- Vyborg78,633 people · ~153 km away
- Sertolovo43,622 people · ~176 km away
- Sestroretsk37,248 people · ~184 km away
- Vsevolozhsk48,224 people · ~189 km away
- Petrozavodsk279,190 people · ~192 km away
- Kondopoga34,360 people · ~194 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sortavala?
Sortavala has a population of 20,760 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #737 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Sortavala in?
Sortavala is located in Karelia, Russia.
Is Sortavala the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 773 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.