Voronezh Population 2026
Voronezh has a population of 1,047,549, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Voronezh Oblast. Roughly 0.7% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 9.9× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,047,549
Rank in Russia
#13
Coordinates
51.67°N, 39.19°E
~148 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
466 km
289 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Voronezh Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Borisoglebsk | 68,597 | #239 |
| Rossosh’ | 64,323 | #258 |
| Rossosh’ | 62,000 | #273 |
| Liski | 55,939 | #311 |
| Novovoronezh | 37,392 | #464 |
| Ostrogozhsk | 34,403 | #492 |
| Buturlinovka | 28,581 | #579 |
| Pavlovsk | 26,565 | #618 |
Cities near Voronezh
FAQ
What is the population of Voronezh?
Voronezh has a population of 1,047,549 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Voronezh in?
Voronezh is located in Voronezh Oblast, Russia.
Is Voronezh the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 466 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.