Petrovsk-Zabaykal’skiy Population 2026
Petrovsk-Zabaykal’skiy has a population of 19,713, making it the #770 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Zabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray. It is about 527× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,713
Rank in Russia
#770
Coordinates
51.28°N, 108.85°E
~789 m elevation · Asia/Chita
Distance to capital (Moscow)
4,525 km
2,810 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 |
| Aginskoye | 17,496 | #863 |
| Nerchinsk | 15,360 | #957 |
Cities near Petrovsk-Zabaykal’skiy
FAQ
What is the population of Petrovsk-Zabaykal’skiy?
Petrovsk-Zabaykal’skiy has a population of 19,713 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #770 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Petrovsk-Zabaykal’skiy in?
Petrovsk-Zabaykal’skiy is located in Zabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray, Russia.
Is Petrovsk-Zabaykal’skiy the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 4,525 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.