Tula Population 2026
Tula has a population of 482,873, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Tula Oblast. Roughly 0.3% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
482,873
Rank in Russia
#39
Coordinates
54.20°N, 37.62°E
~161 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
173 km
107 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tula Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Novomoskovsk | 130,982 | #131 |
| Aleksin | 66,885 | #246 |
| Shchëkino | 60,700 | #290 |
| Uzlovaya | 58,458 | #301 |
| Yefremov | 45,497 | #376 |
| Donskoy | 31,968 | #529 |
| Kimovsk | 31,947 | #530 |
| Bogoroditsk | 30,216 | #550 |
Cities near Tula
FAQ
What is the population of Tula?
Tula has a population of 482,873 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Tula in?
Tula is located in Tula Oblast, Russia.
Is Tula the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 173 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.