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Kazan, Tatarstan Republic

Russia

Regional capital55.7887° N, 49.1221° E

Kazan is a city located in Russia's Tatarstan Republic, with a population of 1,243,500. It serves as a significant urban center within the region.

Population1,243,500
ProvinceTatarstan Republic
Coordinates55.7887° N, 49.1221° E
CountryRussia
Rank in Russia#6 of 203,157

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Nearest Airports

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Borisoglebskoye Airport

UWKGRegional

8.7 km away

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Kazan International Airport

KZNInternational

22.5 km away

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Karaishevo Airfield

UWTKLocal

30.5 km away

About Kazan

Kazan is situated at coordinates 55.78874° N latitude and 49.12214° E longitude, at an elevation of 61 meters. The city lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres and operates within the Europe/Moscow timezone. Nearby cities include Zelenodolsk, Volzhsk, Vasil’yevo, Nizhniye Vyazovyye, and Vysokaya Gora.

The city ranks #6 among 6,298 cities in Russia by population. It is one of the larger urban areas in the country, with a total population of 132,503,171.

Cities in Tatarstan Republic

Kazan is the largest city in the Tatarstan Republic, which contains 65 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Naberezhnyye Chelny, Nizhnekamsk, Al’met’yevsk, Zelenodolsk, and Bugulma. The city has a comprehensive infrastructure, including 64 hospitals, 212 schools, 67 universities, 148 parks, 244 banks, 676 pharmacies, 151 hotels, 205 restaurants, 5 bus stations, 19 train stations, 52 museums, 43 libraries, 150 fuel stations, 59 police stations, and 16 fire stations.

Naberezhnyye Chelny509,870Nizhnekamsk234,297Al’met’yevsk140,437Zelenodolsk99,600Bugulma91,900Yelabuga72,643Leninogorsk66,263Chistopol’62,200Zainsk42,044Aznakayevo34,750

Nearby Cities

There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Kazan.

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KizicheskayaCity
1.3 km
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Kreml’Neighborhood
1.7 km
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KalugaNeighborhood
2 km
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Tatarskaya SlobodaNeighborhood
2 km
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NovotatarskayaNeighborhood
2.9 km
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Amet’yevoNeighborhood
3.2 km
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Koz’yaNeighborhood
3.3 km
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GrivkaNeighborhood
3.8 km
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Novo-SavinovoNeighborhood
3.9 km
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VoskresenskoyeNeighborhood
4 km
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PopovkaNeighborhood
4.1 km
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Admiralteyskaya SlobodaNeighborhood
4.2 km
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KalininskiyNeighborhood
4.5 km
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Bol’shaya KrylovkaNeighborhood
4.7 km
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PervomayskiyNeighborhood
4.8 km
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VorovskogoNeighborhood
5.1 km
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IgumnovoNeighborhood
5.3 km
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Dal’niyNeighborhood
5.4 km
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DruzhbaNeighborhood
5.4 km
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YagodnayaNeighborhood
5.5 km

Universities in Kazan

Kazan is home to 4 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Kazan Innovative University named after V.G. Timiryasov1994——
Kazan State Medical University1814——
Kazan State Power Engineering University1968——
Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering1930——
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Explore Russia

Users can explore additional content related to Kazan, including other cities in Russia, comparisons between countries, city rankings, or a complete list of cities.

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Largest cities in Russia

#1 Moscow10,381,222#2 Saint Petersburg5,351,935#3 Novosibirsk1,612,833#4 Yekaterinburg1,495,066#5 Nizhniy Novgorod1,259,013
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kazan?

The population of Kazan is 1,243,500.

In which province/state is Kazan located?

Kazan is located in the Tatarstan Republic.

What are the coordinates of Kazan?

The coordinates of Kazan are 55.78874° N latitude and 49.12214° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Kazan?

The elevation of Kazan is 61 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Kazan?

The nearest airport to Kazan is Kazan International Airport.

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