Chita Population 2026
Chita has a population of 349,005, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Zabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
349,005
Rank in Russia
#51
Coordinates
52.04°N, 113.49°E
~690 m elevation · Asia/Chita
Distance to capital (Moscow)
4,736 km
2,941 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Krasnokamensk | 54,316 | #318 |
| Borzya | 30,421 | #549 |
| Petrovsk-Zabaykal’skiy | 19,713 | #770 |
| Aginskoye | 17,496 | #863 |
| Nerchinsk | 15,360 | #957 |
Cities near Chita
- Aginskoye17,496 people · ~127 km away
- Nerchinsk15,360 people · ~212 km away
- Borzya30,421 people · ~280 km away
- Petrovsk-Zabaykal’skiy19,713 people · ~331 km away
- Krasnokamensk54,316 people · ~384 km away
- Ulan-Ude360,278 people · ~405 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chita?
Chita has a population of 349,005 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Chita in?
Chita is located in Zabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray, Russia.
Is Chita the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 4,736 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.