Gatchina Population 2026
Gatchina has a population of 89,761, making it the #193 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Leningradskaya Oblast'. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 116× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
89,761
Rank in Russia
#193
Coordinates
59.58°N, 30.13°E
~92 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
615 km
382 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Leningradskaya Oblast'
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Vyborg | 78,633 | #214 |
| Sosnovyy Bor | 68,563 | #240 |
| Tikhvin | 62,075 | #272 |
| Kirishi | 56,190 | #309 |
| Kingisepp | 50,566 | #338 |
| Vsevolozhsk | 48,224 | #354 |
| Volkhov | 45,673 | #375 |
| Sertolovo | 43,622 | #393 |
Cities near Gatchina
- Pavlovsk16,087 people · ~21 km away
- Pushkin92,889 people · ~21 km away
- Kolpino138,979 people · ~32 km away
- Metallostroy26,361 people · ~34 km away
- Peterhof73,199 people · ~36 km away
- Petrodvorets61,973 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gatchina?
Gatchina has a population of 89,761 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #193 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Gatchina in?
Gatchina is located in Leningradskaya Oblast', Russia.
Is Gatchina the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 615 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.