Sovetsk Population 2026
Sovetsk has a population of 17,869, making it the #849 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kirov Oblast. It is about 581× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,869
Rank in Russia
#849
Coordinates
57.59°N, 48.96°E
~109 m elevation · Europe/Kirov
Distance to capital (Moscow)
721 km
448 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kirov Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Kirov | 507,155 | #37 |
| Kirovo-Chepetsk | 90,252 | #191 |
| Vyatskiye Polyany | 39,534 | #441 |
| Slobodskoy | 32,361 | #525 |
| Kotel’nich | 27,600 | #604 |
| Omutninsk | 25,364 | #635 |
| Yaransk | 19,557 | #778 |
Cities near Sovetsk
- Yaransk19,557 people · ~72 km away
- Kotel’nich27,600 people · ~87 km away
- Kirov507,155 people · ~120 km away
- Yoshkar-Ola268,272 people · ~124 km away
- Kirovo-Chepetsk90,252 people · ~124 km away
- Medvedevo22,555 people · ~127 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sovetsk?
Sovetsk has a population of 17,869 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #849 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Sovetsk in?
Sovetsk is located in Kirov Oblast, Russia.
Is Sovetsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 721 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.