Dzerzhinsk Population 2026
Dzerzhinsk has a population of 233,126, making it the #83 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
233,126
Rank in Russia
#83
Coordinates
56.24°N, 43.46°E
~90 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
367 km
228 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Nizhniy Novgorod | 1,259,013 | #5 |
| Arzamas | 109,479 | #152 |
| 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 Dzerzhinsk
- Bogorodsk36,652 people · ~16 km away
- Novaya Balakhna63,083 people · ~29 km away
- Nizhniy Novgorod1,259,013 people · ~35 km away
- Pavlovo63,338 people · ~38 km away
- Bor60,647 people · ~40 km away
- Zavolzh’ye42,900 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dzerzhinsk?
Dzerzhinsk has a population of 233,126 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #83 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Dzerzhinsk in?
Dzerzhinsk is located in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia.
Is Dzerzhinsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 367 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.