Monchegorsk Population 2026
Monchegorsk has a population of 49,868, making it the #345 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Murmansk. It is about 208× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,868
Rank in Russia
#345
Coordinates
67.94°N, 32.87°E
~131 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,377 km
855 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Murmansk
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Murmansk | 295,374 | #65 |
| Apatity | 61,186 | #283 |
| Severomorsk | 53,921 | #320 |
| Kandalaksha | 38,431 | #453 |
| Kirovsk | 29,605 | #565 |
| Olenegorsk | 23,670 | #672 |
| Kovdor | 19,518 | #780 |
| Zapolyarnyy | 17,789 | #853 |
Cities near Monchegorsk
- Olenegorsk23,670 people · ~28 km away
- Apatity61,186 people · ~46 km away
- Kirovsk29,605 people · ~49 km away
- Kandalaksha38,431 people · ~90 km away
- Kovdor19,518 people · ~109 km away
- Murmansk295,374 people · ~115 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Monchegorsk?
Monchegorsk has a population of 49,868 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #345 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Monchegorsk in?
Monchegorsk is located in Murmansk, Russia.
Is Monchegorsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,377 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.