Stavropol Population 2026
Stavropol has a population of 433,931, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Stavropol Kray. Roughly 0.3% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
433,931
Rank in Russia
#42
Coordinates
45.03°N, 41.96°E
~453 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,230 km
764 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Stavropol Kray
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Pyatigorsk | 142,865 | #119 |
| Nevinnomyssk | 134,345 | #127 |
| Kislovodsk | 132,771 | #129 |
| Yessentuki | 81,015 | #209 |
| Mineralnye Vody | 76,280 | #217 |
| Georgiyevsk | 72,649 | #225 |
| Budyonnovsk | 67,962 | #242 |
| Mikhaylovsk | 59,198 | #294 |
Cities near Stavropol
- Mikhaylovsk59,198 people · ~12 km away
- Nevinnomyssk134,345 people · ~45 km away
- Armavir199,548 people · ~67 km away
- Cherkessk122,395 people · ~90 km away
- Ust’-Dzheguta34,001 people · ~106 km away
- Kropotkin79,599 people · ~118 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Stavropol?
Stavropol has a population of 433,931 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Stavropol in?
Stavropol is located in Stavropol Kray, Russia.
Is Stavropol the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,230 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.