Poronaysk Population 2026
Poronaysk has a population of 16,677, making it the #900 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Sakhalin Oblast. It is about 622× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,677
Rank in Russia
#900
Coordinates
49.22°N, 143.09°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Sakhalin
Distance to capital (Moscow)
6,465 km
4,015 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sakhalin Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | 198,973 | #95 |
| Korsakov | 35,091 | #482 |
| Kholmsk | 32,681 | #518 |
| Okha | 26,560 | #619 |
| Nevel’sk | 17,000 | #885 |
Cities near Poronaysk
- Sovetskaya Gavan’29,740 people · ~206 km away
- Vanino18,618 people · ~207 km away
- Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk198,973 people · ~253 km away
- Kholmsk32,681 people · ~254 km away
- Korsakov35,091 people · ~289 km away
- Nevel’sk17,000 people · ~297 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Poronaysk?
Poronaysk has a population of 16,677 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #900 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Poronaysk in?
Poronaysk is located in Sakhalin Oblast, Russia.
Is Poronaysk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 6,465 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.