Apatity Population 2026
Apatity has a population of 61,186, making it the #283 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Murmansk. It is about 170× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
61,186
Rank in Russia
#283
Coordinates
67.58°N, 33.41°E
~169 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,333 km
828 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Murmansk
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Murmansk | 295,374 | #65 |
| Severomorsk | 53,921 | #320 |
| Monchegorsk | 49,868 | #345 |
| Kandalaksha | 38,431 | #453 |
| Kirovsk | 29,605 | #565 |
| Olenegorsk | 23,670 | #672 |
| Kovdor | 19,518 | #780 |
| Zapolyarnyy | 17,789 | #853 |
Cities near Apatity
- Kirovsk29,605 people · ~12 km away
- Monchegorsk49,868 people · ~46 km away
- Olenegorsk23,670 people · ~63 km away
- Kandalaksha38,431 people · ~64 km away
- Kovdor19,518 people · ~125 km away
- Murmansk295,374 people · ~155 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Apatity?
Apatity has a population of 61,186 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #283 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Apatity in?
Apatity is located in Murmansk, Russia.
Is Apatity the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,333 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.