Bezhetsk Population 2026

Bezhetsk has a population of 28,114, making it the #587 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Tver Oblast. It is about 369× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bezhetsk (capital Moscow shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

28,114

Rank in Russia

#587

Coordinates

57.78°N, 36.70°E

~135 m elevation · Europe/Moscow

Distance to capital (Moscow)

233 km

145 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tver Oblast

City	Population	Rank in Russia
Tver	420,065	#44
Rzhev	62,246	#269
Vyshniy Volochëk	53,800	#322
Kimry	52,070	#331
Torzhok	48,546	#352
Konakovo	42,239	#407
Udomlya	32,373	#524
Nelidovo	25,349	#637

Cities near Bezhetsk

Uglich37,732 people · ~101 km away
Udomlya32,373 people · ~101 km away
Pestovo15,910 people · ~104 km away
Kimry52,070 people · ~109 km away
Tver420,065 people · ~114 km away
Konakovo42,239 people · ~120 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bezhetsk?

Bezhetsk has a population of 28,114 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #587 biggest city in Russia.

What region is Bezhetsk in?

Bezhetsk is located in Tver Oblast, Russia.

Is Bezhetsk the capital of Russia?

No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 233 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.

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