Kazan, Russia
Major city · Population 1.2M
Kazan is the 6th largest city in Russia with a population of approximately 1,243,500 people as of 2026. This makes it the 422nd largest city in the world, accounting for 0.87% of Russia's total population of 143.5M. Kazan is classified as a major city and operates in the Europe/Moscow timezone. The average annual temperature is 5.6°C with 517 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 70 meters above sea level.
Population
1,243,500
Global Rank
#422
Country Rank
#6
% of Russia
0.87%
Avg Temperature
5.6°C
Annual Rainfall
517 mm
Elevation
70 m
Timezone
Europe/Moscow
Kazan on the Map
Climate in Kazan
Kazan's warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Jan with 79 mm of rainfall.
Average Monthly Temperature
Monthly Rainfall
Russia at a Glance
Country Population
143,533,851
Capital
Moscow
Region
Eastern Europe
Major Cities
214
GDP per Capita
$14,889
Life Expectancy
73.4 years
Urban Population
75.1%
Growth Rate
-0.00%
Other Major Cities in Russia
Nearest Major Cities
Closest cities to Kazan with over 100,000 people
| City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Novocheboksarsk | 128,468 | 108 km |
| Yoshkar-Ola | 268,272 | 121 km |
| Cheboksary | 492,331 | 123 km |
| Ulyanovsk | 626,540 | 169 km |
| Nizhnekamsk | 234,297 | 170 km |
| Dimitrovgrad | 132,226 | 178 km |
| Naberezhnyye Chelny | 509,870 | 206 km |
| Al’met’yevsk | 140,437 | 225 km |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kazan?
The population of Kazan, Russia is approximately 1,243,500 people, making it the 422nd largest city in the world and the 6th largest in Russia.
Is Kazan the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow. Kazan is the 6th largest city in the country.
What is the climate like in Kazan?
Kazan has an average annual temperature of 5.6°C and receives 517 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan.
What timezone is Kazan in?
Kazan is in the Europe/Moscow timezone.