Ulyanovsk Population 2026
Ulyanovsk has a population of 626,540, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Ulyanovsk. Roughly 0.4% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
626,540
Rank in Russia
#22
Coordinates
54.33°N, 48.39°E
~176 m elevation · Europe/Ulyanovsk
Distance to capital (Moscow)
703 km
437 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ulyanovsk
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimitrovgrad | 132,226 | #130 |
| Inza | 19,737 | #769 |
| Barysh | 18,547 | #819 |
| Novoul’yanovsk | 17,139 | #880 |
Cities near Ulyanovsk
- Novoul’yanovsk17,139 people · ~20 km away
- Dimitrovgrad132,226 people · ~81 km away
- Tolyatti702,879 people · ~109 km away
- Barysh18,547 people · ~112 km away
- Zhigulëvsk57,094 people · ~127 km away
- Syzran189,338 people · ~130 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ulyanovsk?
Ulyanovsk has a population of 626,540 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Ulyanovsk in?
Ulyanovsk is located in Ulyanovsk, Russia.
Is Ulyanovsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 703 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.