Polyarnyy Population 2026
Polyarnyy has a population of 17,332, making it the #874 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Murmansk. It is about 599× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,332
Rank in Russia
#874
Coordinates
69.20°N, 33.44°E
~7 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,510 km
938 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 |
| Olenegorsk | 23,670 | #672 |
| Kovdor | 19,518 | #780 |
Cities near Polyarnyy
- Severomorsk53,921 people · ~15 km away
- Murmansk295,374 people · ~29 km away
- Zapolyarnyy17,789 people · ~106 km away
- Olenegorsk23,670 people · ~118 km away
- Monchegorsk49,868 people · ~142 km away
- Kirovsk29,605 people · ~177 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Polyarnyy?
Polyarnyy has a population of 17,332 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #874 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Polyarnyy in?
Polyarnyy is located in Murmansk, Russia.
Is Polyarnyy the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,510 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.