Nerchinsk Population 2026
Nerchinsk has a population of 15,360, making it the #957 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Zabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray. It is about 676× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,360
Rank in Russia
#957
Coordinates
51.98°N, 116.59°E
~484 m elevation · Asia/Chita
Distance to capital (Moscow)
4,909 km
3,048 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Chita | 349,005 | #51 |
| Krasnokamensk | 54,316 | #318 |
| Borzya | 30,421 | #549 |
| Petrovsk-Zabaykal’skiy | 19,713 | #770 |
| Aginskoye | 17,496 | #863 |
Cities near Nerchinsk
- Aginskoye17,496 people · ~171 km away
- Borzya30,421 people · ~177 km away
- Chita349,005 people · ~212 km away
- Krasnokamensk54,316 people · ~233 km away
- Petrovsk-Zabaykal’skiy19,713 people · ~540 km away
- Ulan-Ude360,278 people · ~616 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nerchinsk?
Nerchinsk has a population of 15,360 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #957 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Nerchinsk in?
Nerchinsk is located in Zabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray, Russia.
Is Nerchinsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 4,909 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.