Naberezhnyye Chelny Population 2026
Naberezhnyye Chelny has a population of 509,870, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Tatarstan Republic. Roughly 0.4% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
509,870
Rank in Russia
#35
Coordinates
55.74°N, 52.42°E
~128 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
925 km
574 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tatarstan Republic
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Kazan | 1,243,500 | #6 |
| Nizhnekamsk | 234,297 | #82 |
| Al’met’yevsk | 140,437 | #123 |
| Zelenodolsk | 99,600 | #171 |
| Bugulma | 91,900 | #189 |
| Yelabuga | 72,643 | #226 |
| Leninogorsk | 66,263 | #250 |
| Chistopol’ | 62,200 | #270 |
Cities near Naberezhnyye Chelny
- Yelabuga72,643 people · ~24 km away
- Nizhnekamsk234,297 people · ~39 km away
- Zainsk42,044 people · ~51 km away
- Mozhga47,270 people · ~80 km away
- Al’met’yevsk140,437 people · ~93 km away
- Vyatskiye Polyany39,534 people · ~101 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Naberezhnyye Chelny?
Naberezhnyye Chelny has a population of 509,870 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Naberezhnyye Chelny in?
Naberezhnyye Chelny is located in Tatarstan Republic, Russia.
Is Naberezhnyye Chelny the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 925 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.