Zapolyarnyy Population 2026
Zapolyarnyy has a population of 17,789, making it the #853 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Murmansk. It is about 584× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,789
Rank in Russia
#853
Coordinates
69.43°N, 30.81°E
~172 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,558 km
968 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 Zapolyarnyy
- Murmansk295,374 people · ~104 km away
- Polyarnyy17,332 people · ~106 km away
- Severomorsk53,921 people · ~110 km away
- Olenegorsk23,670 people · ~173 km away
- Monchegorsk49,868 people · ~185 km away
- Kovdor19,518 people · ~207 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zapolyarnyy?
Zapolyarnyy has a population of 17,789 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #853 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Zapolyarnyy in?
Zapolyarnyy is located in Murmansk, Russia.
Is Zapolyarnyy the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,558 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.