Volzhsk Population 2026
Volzhsk has a population of 58,000, making it the #302 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Mariy-El Republic. It is about 179× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,000
Rank in Russia
#302
Coordinates
55.87°N, 48.36°E
~60 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
671 km
417 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mariy-El Republic
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Yoshkar-Ola | 268,272 | #71 |
| Koz’modem’yansk | 22,700 | #692 |
| Medvedevo | 22,555 | #697 |
Cities near Volzhsk
- Zelenodolsk99,600 people · ~10 km away
- Vasil’yevo16,800 people · ~23 km away
- Kazan1,243,500 people · ~48 km away
- Novocheboksarsk128,468 people · ~61 km away
- Kanash49,886 people · ~67 km away
- Cheboksary492,331 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Volzhsk?
Volzhsk has a population of 58,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #302 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Volzhsk in?
Volzhsk is located in Mariy-El Republic, Russia.
Is Volzhsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 671 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.