Zheleznogorsk Population 2026
Zheleznogorsk has a population of 93,834, making it the #183 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Krasnoyarsk Krai. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 111× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
93,834
Rank in Russia
#183
Coordinates
56.25°N, 93.53°E
~149 m elevation · Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Distance to capital (Moscow)
3,380 km
2,099 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Krasnoyarsk Krai
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Krasnoyarsk | 1,090,811 | #12 |
| Norilsk | 140,800 | #122 |
| Achinsk | 117,634 | #140 |
| Kansk | 101,502 | #165 |
| Minusinsk | 72,781 | #224 |
| Zelenogorsk | 71,354 | #230 |
| Lesosibirsk | 65,945 | #252 |
| Talnakh | 59,051 | #297 |
Cities near Zheleznogorsk
- Krasnoyarsk1,090,811 people · ~44 km away
- Zelenogorsk71,354 people · ~67 km away
- Kansk101,502 people · ~135 km away
- Achinsk117,634 people · ~187 km away
- Nazarovo55,252 people · ~195 km away
- Lesosibirsk65,945 people · ~229 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zheleznogorsk?
Zheleznogorsk has a population of 93,834 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #183 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Zheleznogorsk in?
Zheleznogorsk is located in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia.
Is Zheleznogorsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 3,380 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.