Asbest Population 2026
Asbest has a population of 74,583, making it the #221 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Sverdlovsk Oblast. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 139× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
74,583
Rank in Russia
#221
Coordinates
57.01°N, 61.46°E
~230 m elevation · Asia/Yekaterinburg
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,467 km
911 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sverdlovsk Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Yekaterinburg | 1,495,066 | #4 |
| Nizhny Tagil | 381,116 | #47 |
| Kamensk-Ural’skiy | 182,500 | #101 |
| Pervouralsk | 133,600 | #128 |
| Serov | 98,438 | #175 |
| Novoural’sk | 93,849 | #182 |
| Polevskoy | 65,770 | #253 |
| Krasnoturinsk | 62,600 | #267 |
Cities near Asbest
- Yekaterinburg1,495,066 people · ~54 km away
- Kamensk-Ural’skiy182,500 people · ~73 km away
- Novoural’sk93,849 people · ~87 km away
- Pervouralsk133,600 people · ~93 km away
- Revda61,785 people · ~95 km away
- Polevskoy65,770 people · ~100 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Asbest?
Asbest has a population of 74,583 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #221 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Asbest in?
Asbest is located in Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia.
Is Asbest the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,467 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.