Nevel’sk Population 2026
Nevel’sk has a population of 17,000, making it the #885 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Sakhalin Oblast. It is about 611× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,000
Rank in Russia
#885
Coordinates
46.68°N, 141.86°E
~-9,999 m elevation · Asia/Sakhalin
Distance to capital (Moscow)
6,624 km
4,114 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sakhalin Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | 198,973 | #95 |
| Korsakov | 35,091 | #482 |
| Kholmsk | 32,681 | #518 |
| Okha | 26,560 | #619 |
| Poronaysk | 16,677 | #900 |
Cities near Nevel’sk
- Kholmsk32,681 people · ~43 km away
- Korsakov35,091 people · ~71 km away
- Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk198,973 people · ~74 km away
- Sovetskaya Gavan’29,740 people · ~280 km away
- Vanino18,618 people · ~294 km away
- Poronaysk16,677 people · ~297 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nevel’sk?
Nevel’sk has a population of 17,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #885 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Nevel’sk in?
Nevel’sk is located in Sakhalin Oblast, Russia.
Is Nevel’sk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 6,624 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.