Ufa Population 2026
Ufa has a population of 1,120,547, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Bashkortostan Republic. Roughly 0.8% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 9.3× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,120,547
Rank in Russia
#11
Coordinates
54.74°N, 55.97°E
~158 m elevation · Asia/Yekaterinburg
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,165 km
723 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bashkortostan Republic
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Sterlitamak | 267,231 | #72 |
| Salavat | 159,893 | #111 |
| Neftekamsk | 126,805 | #137 |
| Oktyabrsky | 108,200 | #155 |
| Beloretsk | 70,468 | #233 |
| Ishimbay | 70,421 | #234 |
| Tuymazy | 68,829 | #237 |
| Meleuz | 65,362 | #254 |
Cities near Ufa
- Sterlitamak267,231 people · ~123 km away
- Ishimbay70,421 people · ~144 km away
- Tuymazy68,829 people · ~146 km away
- Salavat159,893 people · ~151 km away
- Oktyabrsky108,200 people · ~163 km away
- Bavly22,982 people · ~179 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ufa?
Ufa has a population of 1,120,547 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Ufa in?
Ufa is located in Bashkortostan Republic, Russia.
Is Ufa the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,165 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.