Staryy Oskol Population 2026
Staryy Oskol has a population of 226,977, making it the #84 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Belgorod Oblast. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
226,977
Rank in Russia
#84
Coordinates
51.30°N, 37.85°E
~127 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
495 km
307 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Belgorod Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Belgorod | 345,289 | #52 |
| Gubkin | 87,000 | #197 |
| Shebekino | 45,194 | #379 |
| Alexeyevka | 39,848 | #438 |
| Gorod Shebekino | 39,680 | #440 |
| Valuyki | 35,887 | #478 |
| Novy Oskol | 21,035 | #730 |
| Stroitel | 18,636 | #811 |
Cities near Staryy Oskol
- Gubkin87,000 people · ~22 km away
- Chernyanka15,261 people · ~41 km away
- Rossosh’64,323 people · ~51 km away
- Novy Oskol21,035 people · ~60 km away
- Shchigry19,198 people · ~91 km away
- Semiluki26,257 people · ~92 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Staryy Oskol?
Staryy Oskol has a population of 226,977 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #84 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Staryy Oskol in?
Staryy Oskol is located in Belgorod Oblast, Russia.
Is Staryy Oskol the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 495 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.