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Vladimir overview
Vladimir (orange) and the other large cities of Russia
Vladimir lies in Vladimir Oblast in Russia at 56.14°N, 40.4°E, about 138 m above sea level. The local time zone is Europe/Moscow (UTC+3); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Ulan-Ude (360,278) and larger than Arkhangel’sk (349,742). The largest city in Russia is Moscow with 10,381,222 people; the capital, Moscow, has 10,381,222.
The national capital, Moscow, is about 178 km away; the nearest large city is Kovrov, 62 km from Vladimir.
Russia as a whole has a live population of 143,296,039 (-0.2% a year) and ranks #9 of 238 countries — see the Russia population page for the full statistics and the Russia atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Vladimir
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Kovrov Vladimir Oblast | 62 km | 154,224 |
| Orekhovo-Zuyevo Moscow Oblast | 95 km | 120,000 |
| Ivanovo Ivanovo Oblast | 102 km | 406,113 |
| Murom Vladimir Oblast | 120 km | 126,931 |
| Noginsk Moscow Oblast | 125 km | 115,979 |
| Elektrostal’ Moscow Oblast | 127 km | 144,387 |
| Sergiyev Posad Moscow Oblast | 141 km | 109,252 |
| Shchyolkovo Moscow Oblast | 153 km | 113,000 |
Largest cities in Russia
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MoscowCapital | Moscow | 10,381,222 |
| 2 | Saint Petersburg | St. Petersburg | 5,351,935 |
| 3 | Novosibirsk | Novosibirsk Oblast | 1,612,833 |
| 4 | Yekaterinburg | Sverdlovsk Oblast | 1,495,066 |
| 5 | Nizhniy Novgorod | Nizhny Novgorod Oblast | 1,259,013 |
| 6 | Kazan | Tatarstan Republic | 1,243,500 |
| 7 | Chelyabinsk | Chelyabinsk | 1,202,371 |
| 8 | Omsk | Omsk Oblast | 1,172,070 |
| 9 | Samara | Samara Oblast | 1,163,399 |
| 10 | Rostov-on-Don | Rostov | 1,130,305 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vladimir?
Vladimir has about 357,024 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Vladimir the capital of Russia?
No. The capital of Russia is Moscow (10,381,222 people), about 178 km away. Vladimir is the 49th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Vladimir compared with the rest of Russia?
Its 357,024 residents are 0.2% of the 143,296,039 people living in Russia today. Moscow is larger with 10,381,222 people.
Where is Vladimir?
In Vladimir Oblast, Russia, at latitude 56.14 and longitude 40.4, 138 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Kovrov (62 km), Orekhovo-Zuyevo (95 km), Ivanovo (102 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Vladimir Population 2026 — Russia. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/russia/vladimir/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/russia/vladimir/">Vladimir Population 2026 — Russia</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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