Vorkuta Population 2026

Vorkuta has a population of 80,039, making it the #211 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Komi. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 130× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.

Location of Vorkuta (capital Moscow shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

80,039

Rank in Russia

#211

Coordinates

67.51°N, 64.07°E

~174 m elevation · Europe/Moscow

Distance to capital (Moscow)

1,886 km

1,171 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Komi

City	Population	Rank in Russia
Syktyvkar	245,083	#75
Ukhta	102,187	#164
Ezhva	56,000	#310
Pechora	46,113	#371
Usinsk	44,078	#387
Inta	32,080	#528
Sosnogorsk	29,343	#566
Vorgashor	18,946	#800

Cities near Vorkuta

Vorgashor18,946 people · ~14 km away
Labytnangi27,067 people · ~139 km away
Salekhard49,214 people · ~155 km away
Inta32,080 people · ~237 km away
Usinsk44,078 people · ~332 km away
Pechora46,113 people · ~402 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Vorkuta?

Vorkuta has a population of 80,039 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #211 biggest city in Russia.

What region is Vorkuta in?

Vorkuta is located in Komi, Russia.

Is Vorkuta the capital of Russia?

No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,886 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.

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