Malgobek Population 2026
Malgobek has a population of 43,400, making it the #394 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Ingushetiya Republic. It is about 239× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,400
Rank in Russia
#394
Coordinates
43.51°N, 44.59°E
~371 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,449 km
900 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ingushetiya Republic
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Nazran | 164,131 | #108 |
| Sunzha | 71,841 | #228 |
| Staryy Malgobek | 46,334 | #370 |
| Karabulak | 34,511 | #489 |
| Ekazhevo | 25,549 | #633 |
| Troitskaya | 23,745 | #666 |
| Nesterovskaya | 19,186 | #795 |
| Kantyshevo | 17,363 | #870 |
Cities near Malgobek
- Staryy Malgobek46,334 people · ~4 km away
- Mozdok40,823 people · ~26 km away
- Kantyshevo17,363 people · ~32 km away
- Karabulak34,511 people · ~34 km away
- Nazran164,131 people · ~35 km away
- Beslan35,604 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Malgobek?
Malgobek has a population of 43,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #394 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Malgobek in?
Malgobek is located in Ingushetiya Republic, Russia.
Is Malgobek the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,449 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.