Chernyakhovsk Population 2026
Chernyakhovsk has a population of 45,187, making it the #380 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kaliningrad Oblast. It is about 230× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,187
Rank in Russia
#380
Coordinates
54.63°N, 21.82°E
~38 m elevation · Europe/Kaliningrad
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,008 km
626 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kaliningrad Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Kaliningrad | 475,056 | #40 |
| Sovetsk | 43,309 | #396 |
| Baltiysk | 34,540 | #488 |
| Gusev | 28,690 | #577 |
| Svetlyy | 22,119 | #706 |
| Zelenogradsk | 15,644 | #939 |
Cities near Chernyakhovsk
- Gusev28,690 people · ~25 km away
- Sovetsk43,309 people · ~50 km away
- Kaliningrad475,056 people · ~84 km away
- Zelenogradsk15,644 people · ~93 km away
- Svetlyy22,119 people · ~108 km away
- Baltiysk34,540 people · ~123 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chernyakhovsk?
Chernyakhovsk has a population of 45,187 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #380 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Chernyakhovsk in?
Chernyakhovsk is located in Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia.
Is Chernyakhovsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,008 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.