Yuzhnyy Population 2026
Yuzhnyy has a population of 19,515, making it the #781 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Altai Krai. It is about 532× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,515
Rank in Russia
#781
Coordinates
53.25°N, 83.69°E
~213 m elevation · Asia/Barnaul
Distance to capital (Moscow)
2,933 km
1,821 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Altai Krai
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Barnaul | 632,372 | #21 |
| Biysk | 215,430 | #91 |
| Rubtsovsk | 161,065 | #109 |
| Novoaltaysk | 61,050 | #284 |
| Zarinsk | 52,209 | #329 |
| Kamen’-na-Obi | 44,564 | #382 |
| Slavgorod | 34,141 | #497 |
| Aleysk | 28,019 | #593 |
Cities near Yuzhnyy
FAQ
What is the population of Yuzhnyy?
Yuzhnyy has a population of 19,515 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #781 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Yuzhnyy in?
Yuzhnyy is located in Altai Krai, Russia.
Is Yuzhnyy the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 2,933 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.