Chelyabinsk Population 2026
Chelyabinsk has a population of 1,202,371, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Chelyabinsk. Roughly 0.8% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 8.6× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,202,371
Rank in Russia
#7
Coordinates
55.16°N, 61.43°E
~232 m elevation · Asia/Yekaterinburg
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,495 km
928 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chelyabinsk
Cities near Chelyabinsk
- Kopeysk70,780 people · ~13 km away
- Korkino40,046 people · ~30 km away
- Yemanzhelinsk29,849 people · ~46 km away
- Chebarkul’46,502 people · ~71 km away
- Ozersk81,023 people · ~80 km away
- Miass167,500 people · ~85 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chelyabinsk?
Chelyabinsk has a population of 1,202,371 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Chelyabinsk in?
Chelyabinsk is located in Chelyabinsk, Russia.
Is Chelyabinsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,495 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.