Blagoveshchensk Population 2026
Blagoveshchensk has a population of 225,091, making it the #85 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Amur Oblast. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
225,091
Rank in Russia
#85
Coordinates
50.28°N, 127.53°E
~133 m elevation · Asia/Yakutsk
Distance to capital (Moscow)
5,613 km
3,486 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Amur Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Belogorsk | 67,911 | #243 |
| Svobodnyy | 61,017 | #285 |
| Tynda | 37,335 | #465 |
| Zeya | 26,999 | #614 |
| Raychikhinsk | 23,745 | #667 |
| Shimanovsk | 21,466 | #721 |
| Chigiri | 18,538 | #821 |
Cities near Blagoveshchensk
- Chigiri18,538 people · ~7 km away
- Belogorsk67,911 people · ~99 km away
- Svobodnyy61,017 people · ~130 km away
- Raychikhinsk23,745 people · ~144 km away
- Shimanovsk21,466 people · ~192 km away
- Zeya26,999 people · ~385 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Blagoveshchensk?
Blagoveshchensk has a population of 225,091 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #85 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Blagoveshchensk in?
Blagoveshchensk is located in Amur Oblast, Russia.
Is Blagoveshchensk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 5,613 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.