Magnitogorsk Population 2026
Magnitogorsk has a population of 413,351, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Chelyabinsk. Roughly 0.3% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
413,351
Rank in Russia
#45
Coordinates
53.40°N, 59.01°E
~330 m elevation · Asia/Yekaterinburg
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,397 km
868 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chelyabinsk
Cities near Magnitogorsk
FAQ
What is the population of Magnitogorsk?
Magnitogorsk has a population of 413,351 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Magnitogorsk in?
Magnitogorsk is located in Chelyabinsk, Russia.
Is Magnitogorsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,397 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.