Taganrog Population 2026
Taganrog has a population of 279,056, making it the #68 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Rostov. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
279,056
Rank in Russia
#68
Coordinates
47.24°N, 38.91°E
~21 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
951 km
591 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rostov
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Rostov-on-Don | 1,130,305 | #10 |
| Shakhty | 221,312 | #87 |
| Volgodonsk | 167,731 | #105 |
| Novocherkassk | 166,974 | #107 |
| Bataysk | 109,962 | #150 |
| Novoshakhtinsk | 99,478 | #172 |
| Azov | 82,133 | #206 |
| Kamensk-Shakhtinsky | 75,814 | #218 |
Cities near Taganrog
- Azov82,133 people · ~41 km away
- Rostov-on-Don1,130,305 people · ~61 km away
- Bataysk109,962 people · ~65 km away
- Yeysk87,814 people · ~77 km away
- Novocherkassk166,974 people · ~92 km away
- Novoshakhtinsk99,478 people · ~97 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Taganrog?
Taganrog has a population of 279,056 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #68 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Taganrog in?
Taganrog is located in Rostov, Russia.
Is Taganrog the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 951 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.