Shelekhov Population 2026

Shelekhov has a population of 47,459, making it the #360 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Irkutsk Oblast. It is about 219× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Shelekhov (capital Moscow shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
47,459
Rank in Russia
#360
Coordinates
52.22°N, 104.10°E
~448 m elevation · Asia/Irkutsk
Distance to capital (Moscow)
4,196 km
2,606 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Irkutsk Oblast

CityPopulationRank in Russia
Irkutsk623,869#23
Bratsk256,600#73
Angarsk243,158#77
Ust’-Ilimsk100,271#170
Usol’ye-Sibirskoye85,900#199
Cheremkhovo57,395#305
Tulun51,330#333
Ust’-Kut48,202#355

Cities near Shelekhov

FAQ

What is the population of Shelekhov?
Shelekhov has a population of 47,459 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #360 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Shelekhov in?
Shelekhov is located in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia.
Is Shelekhov the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 4,196 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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