Volgodonsk Population 2026
Volgodonsk has a population of 167,731, making it the #105 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Rostov. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
167,731
Rank in Russia
#105
Coordinates
47.51°N, 42.15°E
~61 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
968 km
601 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rostov
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Rostov-on-Don | 1,130,305 | #10 |
| Taganrog | 279,056 | #68 |
| Shakhty | 221,312 | #87 |
| Novocherkassk | 166,974 | #107 |
| Bataysk | 109,962 | #150 |
| Novoshakhtinsk | 99,478 | #172 |
| Azov | 82,133 | #206 |
| Kamensk-Shakhtinsky | 75,814 | #218 |
Cities near Volgodonsk
- Kotel’nikovo19,622 people · ~75 km away
- Surovikino20,677 people · ~133 km away
- Shakhty221,312 people · ~147 km away
- Novocherkassk166,974 people · ~155 km away
- Kalach-na-Donu27,522 people · ~166 km away
- Kamensk-Shakhtinsky75,814 people · ~167 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Volgodonsk?
Volgodonsk has a population of 167,731 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #105 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Volgodonsk in?
Volgodonsk is located in Rostov, Russia.
Is Volgodonsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 968 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.