Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Population 2026
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky has a population of 181,216, making it the #102 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kamchatka. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
181,216
Rank in Russia
#102
Coordinates
53.06°N, 158.63°E
~166 m elevation · Asia/Kamchatka
Distance to capital (Moscow)
6,771 km
4,205 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kamchatka
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Yelizovo | 40,692 | #427 |
| Vilyuchinsk | 25,204 | #639 |
Cities near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- Vilyuchinsk25,204 people · ~21 km away
- Yelizovo40,692 people · ~21 km away
- Magadan92,782 people · ~868 km away
- Okha26,560 people · ~1,040 km away
- Poronaysk16,677 people · ~1,162 km away
- Nikolayevsk-on-Amure27,152 people · ~1,192 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky has a population of 181,216 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #102 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in?
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is located in Kamchatka, Russia.
Is Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 6,771 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.