Velikiye Luki Population 2026
Velikiye Luki has a population of 103,149, making it the #161 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Pskov Oblast. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 101× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
103,149
Rank in Russia
#161
Coordinates
56.34°N, 30.54°E
~86 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
444 km
276 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pskov Oblast
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FAQ
What is the population of Velikiye Luki?
Velikiye Luki has a population of 103,149 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #161 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Velikiye Luki in?
Velikiye Luki is located in Pskov Oblast, Russia.
Is Velikiye Luki the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 444 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.