Tarko-Sale Population 2026
Tarko-Sale has a population of 18,568, making it the #816 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Yamalo-Nenets. It is about 559× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,568
Rank in Russia
#816
Coordinates
64.92°N, 77.77°E
~21 m elevation · Asia/Yekaterinburg
Distance to capital (Moscow)
2,381 km
1,479 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yamalo-Nenets
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Noyabrsk | 110,000 | #149 |
| Novyy Urengoy | 94,212 | #181 |
| Salekhard | 49,214 | #348 |
| Nadym | 46,339 | #369 |
| Muravlenko | 39,137 | #446 |
| Labytnangi | 27,067 | #612 |
| Gubkinskiy | 20,463 | #743 |
Cities near Tarko-Sale
- Gubkinskiy20,463 people · ~81 km away
- Novyy Urengoy94,212 people · ~140 km away
- Muravlenko39,137 people · ~200 km away
- Noyabrsk110,000 people · ~223 km away
- Nadym46,339 people · ~254 km away
- Raduzhny47,679 people · ~314 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tarko-Sale?
Tarko-Sale has a population of 18,568 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #816 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Tarko-Sale in?
Tarko-Sale is located in Yamalo-Nenets, Russia.
Is Tarko-Sale the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 2,381 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.