Neryungri Population 2026
Neryungri has a population of 66,320, making it the #249 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Sakha. It is about 157× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
66,320
Rank in Russia
#249
Coordinates
56.66°N, 124.72°E
~840 m elevation · Asia/Yakutsk
Distance to capital (Moscow)
5,012 km
3,112 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sakha
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FAQ
What is the population of Neryungri?
Neryungri has a population of 66,320 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #249 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Neryungri in?
Neryungri is located in Sakha, Russia.
Is Neryungri the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 5,012 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.