Yaransk Population 2026
Yaransk has a population of 19,557, making it the #778 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kirov Oblast. It is about 531× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,557
Rank in Russia
#778
Coordinates
57.30°N, 47.87°E
~127 m elevation · Europe/Kirov
Distance to capital (Moscow)
652 km
405 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kirov Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Kirov | 507,155 | #37 |
| Kirovo-Chepetsk | 90,252 | #191 |
| Vyatskiye Polyany | 39,534 | #441 |
| Slobodskoy | 32,361 | #525 |
| Kotel’nich | 27,600 | #604 |
| Omutninsk | 25,364 | #635 |
| Sovetsk | 17,869 | #849 |
Cities near Yaransk
- Sovetsk17,869 people · ~72 km away
- Yoshkar-Ola268,272 people · ~74 km away
- Medvedevo22,555 people · ~75 km away
- Kotel’nich27,600 people · ~114 km away
- Koz’modem’yansk22,700 people · ~134 km away
- Novocheboksarsk128,468 people · ~135 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yaransk?
Yaransk has a population of 19,557 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #778 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Yaransk in?
Yaransk is located in Kirov Oblast, Russia.
Is Yaransk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 652 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.