Khimki Population 2026
Khimki has a population of 239,967, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Moscow Oblast. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
239,967
Rank in Russia
#79
Coordinates
55.90°N, 37.43°E
~186 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
20 km
12 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Moscow Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Podolsk | 179,400 | #103 |
| Mytishchi | 160,542 | #110 |
| Lyubertsy | 154,650 | #113 |
| Balashikha | 150,103 | #115 |
| Kolomna | 147,690 | #116 |
| Elektrostal’ | 144,387 | #118 |
| Zheleznodorozhnyy | 141,648 | #121 |
| Korolev | 139,798 | #124 |
Cities near Khimki
- Vostochnoe Degunino95,000 people · ~8 km away
- Zelenograd215,727 people · ~18 km away
- Mytishchi160,542 people · ~19 km away
- Moscow10,381,222 people · ~20 km away
- Korolev139,798 people · ~25 km away
- Odintsovo137,041 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Khimki?
Khimki has a population of 239,967 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Khimki in?
Khimki is located in Moscow Oblast, Russia.
Is Khimki the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 20 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.