Olenegorsk Population 2026
Olenegorsk has a population of 23,670, making it the #672 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Murmansk. It is about 439× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,670
Rank in Russia
#672
Coordinates
68.14°N, 33.25°E
~170 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,396 km
867 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 |
| Monchegorsk | 49,868 | #345 |
| Kandalaksha | 38,431 | #453 |
| Kirovsk | 29,605 | #565 |
| Kovdor | 19,518 | #780 |
| Zapolyarnyy | 17,789 | #853 |
Cities near Olenegorsk
- Monchegorsk49,868 people · ~28 km away
- Kirovsk29,605 people · ~61 km away
- Apatity61,186 people · ~63 km away
- Murmansk295,374 people · ~92 km away
- Severomorsk53,921 people · ~103 km away
- Kandalaksha38,431 people · ~116 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Olenegorsk?
Olenegorsk has a population of 23,670 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #672 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Olenegorsk in?
Olenegorsk is located in Murmansk, Russia.
Is Olenegorsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,396 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.