Gubkin Population 2026
Gubkin has a population of 87,000, making it the #197 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Belgorod Oblast. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 119× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
87,000
Rank in Russia
#197
Coordinates
51.28°N, 37.54°E
~167 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
497 km
309 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Belgorod Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Belgorod | 345,289 | #52 |
| Staryy Oskol | 226,977 | #84 |
| Shebekino | 45,194 | #379 |
| Alexeyevka | 39,848 | #438 |
| Gorod Shebekino | 39,680 | #440 |
| Valuyki | 35,887 | #478 |
| Novy Oskol | 21,035 | #730 |
| Stroitel | 18,636 | #811 |
Cities near Gubkin
- Staryy Oskol226,977 people · ~22 km away
- Chernyanka15,261 people · ~43 km away
- Novy Oskol21,035 people · ~62 km away
- Rossosh’64,323 people · ~70 km away
- Shchigry19,198 people · ~79 km away
- Stroitel18,636 people · ~92 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gubkin?
Gubkin has a population of 87,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #197 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Gubkin in?
Gubkin is located in Belgorod Oblast, Russia.
Is Gubkin the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 497 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.