Kandalaksha Population 2026
Kandalaksha has a population of 38,431, making it the #453 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Murmansk. It is about 270× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,431
Rank in Russia
#453
Coordinates
67.15°N, 32.41°E
~29 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,296 km
805 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Murmansk
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Murmansk | 295,374 | #65 |
| Apatity | 61,186 | #283 |
| Severomorsk | 53,921 | #320 |
| Monchegorsk | 49,868 | #345 |
| Kirovsk | 29,605 | #565 |
| Olenegorsk | 23,670 | #672 |
| Kovdor | 19,518 | #780 |
| Zapolyarnyy | 17,789 | #853 |
Cities near Kandalaksha
- Apatity61,186 people · ~64 km away
- Kirovsk29,605 people · ~75 km away
- Monchegorsk49,868 people · ~90 km away
- Kovdor19,518 people · ~95 km away
- Olenegorsk23,670 people · ~116 km away
- Murmansk295,374 people · ~204 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kandalaksha?
Kandalaksha has a population of 38,431 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #453 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Kandalaksha in?
Kandalaksha is located in Murmansk, Russia.
Is Kandalaksha the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,296 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.