Balashikha Population 2026
Balashikha has a population of 150,103, making it the #115 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Moscow Oblast. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 69× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
150,103
Rank in Russia
#115
Coordinates
55.79°N, 37.95°E
~136 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
21 km
13 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Moscow Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Khimki | 239,967 | #79 |
| Podolsk | 179,400 | #103 |
| Mytishchi | 160,542 | #110 |
| Lyubertsy | 154,650 | #113 |
| Kolomna | 147,690 | #116 |
| Elektrostal’ | 144,387 | #118 |
| Zheleznodorozhnyy | 141,648 | #121 |
| Korolev | 139,798 | #124 |
Cities near Balashikha
- Zheleznodorozhnyy141,648 people · ~7 km away
- Lyubertsy154,650 people · ~14 km away
- Korolev139,798 people · ~15 km away
- Mytishchi160,542 people · ~19 km away
- Moscow10,381,222 people · ~21 km away
- Vostochnoe Degunino95,000 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Balashikha?
Balashikha has a population of 150,103 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #115 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Balashikha in?
Balashikha is located in Moscow Oblast, Russia.
Is Balashikha the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 21 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.