Yessentuki Population 2026
Yessentuki has a population of 81,015, making it the #209 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Stavropol Kray. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 128× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
81,015
Rank in Russia
#209
Coordinates
44.05°N, 42.86°E
~629 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,353 km
840 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Stavropol Kray
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Stavropol | 433,931 | #42 |
| Pyatigorsk | 142,865 | #119 |
| Nevinnomyssk | 134,345 | #127 |
| Kislovodsk | 132,771 | #129 |
| Mineralnye Vody | 76,280 | #217 |
| Georgiyevsk | 72,649 | #225 |
| Budyonnovsk | 67,962 | #242 |
| Mikhaylovsk | 59,198 | #294 |
Cities near Yessentuki
- Pyatigorsk142,865 people · ~16 km away
- Kislovodsk132,771 people · ~19 km away
- Mineralnye Vody76,280 people · ~29 km away
- Uchkeken15,118 people · ~30 km away
- Georgiyevsk72,649 people · ~50 km away
- Cherkessk122,395 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yessentuki?
Yessentuki has a population of 81,015 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #209 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Yessentuki in?
Yessentuki is located in Stavropol Kray, Russia.
Is Yessentuki the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,353 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.