Arzamas Population 2026
Arzamas has a population of 109,479, making it the #152 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 95× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
109,479
Rank in Russia
#152
Coordinates
55.40°N, 43.84°E
~166 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
393 km
244 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Nizhniy Novgorod | 1,259,013 | #5 |
| Dzerzhinsk | 233,126 | #83 |
| Sarov | 88,000 | #194 |
| Kstovo | 67,242 | #245 |
| Pavlovo | 63,338 | #262 |
| Novaya Balakhna | 63,083 | #264 |
| Vyksa | 61,664 | #280 |
| Bor | 60,647 | #291 |
Cities near Arzamas
- Sarov88,000 people · ~60 km away
- Pavlovo63,338 people · ~79 km away
- Bogorodsk36,652 people · ~81 km away
- Kstovo67,242 people · ~87 km away
- Dzerzhinsk233,126 people · ~97 km away
- Nizhniy Novgorod1,259,013 people · ~104 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Arzamas?
Arzamas has a population of 109,479 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #152 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Arzamas in?
Arzamas is located in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia.
Is Arzamas the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 393 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.