Vologda Population 2026
Vologda has a population of 312,420, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Vologda Oblast. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
312,420
Rank in Russia
#59
Coordinates
59.22°N, 39.88°E
~125 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
409 km
254 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Vologda Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Cherepovets | 315,738 | #58 |
| Sokol | 42,174 | #408 |
| Velikiy Ustyug | 32,642 | #520 |
| Sheksna | 21,197 | #724 |
| Gryazovets | 16,133 | #916 |
Cities near Vologda
- Sokol42,174 people · ~30 km away
- Gryazovets16,133 people · ~44 km away
- Sheksna21,197 people · ~78 km away
- Cherepovets315,738 people · ~113 km away
- Danilov16,808 people · ~116 km away
- Buy26,486 people · ~126 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vologda?
Vologda has a population of 312,420 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Vologda in?
Vologda is located in Vologda Oblast, Russia.
Is Vologda the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 409 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.