Yelabuga Population 2026
Yelabuga has a population of 72,643, making it the #226 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Tatarstan Republic. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 143× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
72,643
Rank in Russia
#226
Coordinates
55.76°N, 52.04°E
~87 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
901 km
560 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tatarstan Republic
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Kazan | 1,243,500 | #6 |
| Naberezhnyye Chelny | 509,870 | #35 |
| Nizhnekamsk | 234,297 | #82 |
| Al’met’yevsk | 140,437 | #123 |
| Zelenodolsk | 99,600 | #171 |
| Bugulma | 91,900 | #189 |
| Leninogorsk | 66,263 | #250 |
| Chistopol’ | 62,200 | #270 |
Cities near Yelabuga
- Nizhnekamsk234,297 people · ~20 km away
- Naberezhnyye Chelny509,870 people · ~24 km away
- Zainsk42,044 people · ~49 km away
- Mozhga47,270 people · ~77 km away
- Vyatskiye Polyany39,534 people · ~80 km away
- Al’met’yevsk140,437 people · ~97 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yelabuga?
Yelabuga has a population of 72,643 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #226 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Yelabuga in?
Yelabuga is located in Tatarstan Republic, Russia.
Is Yelabuga the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 901 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.