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.

MoscowPetrovsk-Zabaykal’skiy
Location of Petrovsk-Zabaykal’skiy (capital Moscow shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
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

CityPopulationRank in Russia
Chita349,005#51
Krasnokamensk54,316#318
Borzya30,421#549
Aginskoye17,496#863
Nerchinsk15,360#957

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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.

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