Kholmsk Population 2026
Kholmsk has a population of 32,681, making it the #518 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Sakhalin Oblast. It is about 318× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,681
Rank in Russia
#518
Coordinates
47.05°N, 142.05°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Sakhalin
Distance to capital (Moscow)
6,602 km
4,100 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sakhalin Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | 198,973 | #95 |
| Korsakov | 35,091 | #482 |
| Okha | 26,560 | #619 |
| Nevel’sk | 17,000 | #885 |
| Poronaysk | 16,677 | #900 |
Cities near Kholmsk
- Nevel’sk17,000 people · ~43 km away
- Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk198,973 people · ~53 km away
- Korsakov35,091 people · ~72 km away
- Sovetskaya Gavan’29,740 people · ~251 km away
- Poronaysk16,677 people · ~254 km away
- Vanino18,618 people · ~264 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kholmsk?
Kholmsk has a population of 32,681 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #518 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Kholmsk in?
Kholmsk is located in Sakhalin Oblast, Russia.
Is Kholmsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 6,602 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.