Yoshkar-Ola Population 2026
Yoshkar-Ola has a population of 268,272, making it the #71 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Mariy-El Republic. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
268,272
Rank in Russia
#71
Coordinates
56.64°N, 47.89°E
~94 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
643 km
399 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mariy-El Republic
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Volzhsk | 58,000 | #302 |
| Koz’modem’yansk | 22,700 | #692 |
| Medvedevo | 22,555 | #697 |
Cities near Yoshkar-Ola
- Medvedevo22,555 people · ~5 km away
- Novocheboksarsk128,468 people · ~64 km away
- Cheboksary492,331 people · ~69 km away
- Yaransk19,557 people · ~74 km away
- Koz’modem’yansk22,700 people · ~88 km away
- Volzhsk58,000 people · ~91 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yoshkar-Ola?
Yoshkar-Ola has a population of 268,272 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #71 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Yoshkar-Ola in?
Yoshkar-Ola is located in Mariy-El Republic, Russia.
Is Yoshkar-Ola the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 643 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.