Argun Population 2026
Argun has a population of 28,100, making it the #588 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Chechnya. It is about 369× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,100
Rank in Russia
#588
Coordinates
43.29°N, 45.87°E
~118 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,505 km
935 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chechnya
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Grozny | 297,137 | #64 |
| Urus-Martan | 41,480 | #419 |
| Gudermes | 32,769 | #517 |
| Shali | 25,000 | #645 |
| Kurchaloy | 20,903 | #733 |
| Avtury | 18,370 | #828 |
| Achkhoy-Martan | 16,779 | #896 |
| Tsotsin-Yurt | 15,970 | #924 |
Cities near Argun
FAQ
What is the population of Argun?
Argun has a population of 28,100 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #588 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Argun in?
Argun is located in Chechnya, Russia.
Is Argun the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,505 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.