Korolev Population 2026
Korolev has a population of 139,798, making it the #124 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Moscow Oblast. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 74× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
139,798
Rank in Russia
#124
Coordinates
55.91°N, 37.83°E
~161 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
22 km
14 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Moscow Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Khimki | 239,967 | #79 |
| 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 |
Cities near Korolev
- Mytishchi160,542 people · ~6 km away
- Balashikha150,103 people · ~15 km away
- Vostochnoe Degunino95,000 people · ~17 km away
- Moscow10,381,222 people · ~22 km away
- Zheleznodorozhnyy141,648 people · ~22 km away
- Khimki239,967 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Korolev?
Korolev has a population of 139,798 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #124 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Korolev in?
Korolev is located in Moscow Oblast, Russia.
Is Korolev the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 22 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.