Bor Population 2026
Bor has a population of 60,647, making it the #291 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. It is about 171× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
60,647
Rank in Russia
#291
Coordinates
56.36°N, 44.07°E
~82 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
406 km
252 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Nizhniy Novgorod | 1,259,013 | #5 |
| Dzerzhinsk | 233,126 | #83 |
| Arzamas | 109,479 | #152 |
| Sarov | 88,000 | #194 |
| Kstovo | 67,242 | #245 |
| Pavlovo | 63,338 | #262 |
| Novaya Balakhna | 63,083 | #264 |
| Vyksa | 61,664 | #280 |
Cities near Bor
- Nizhniy Novgorod1,259,013 people · ~6 km away
- Kstovo67,242 people · ~25 km away
- Novaya Balakhna63,083 people · ~32 km away
- Dzerzhinsk233,126 people · ~40 km away
- Bogorodsk36,652 people · ~45 km away
- Zavolzh’ye42,900 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bor?
Bor has a population of 60,647 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #291 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Bor in?
Bor is located in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia.
Is Bor the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 406 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.