Megion Population 2026
Megion has a population of 48,691, making it the #351 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Khanty-Mansia. It is about 213× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,691
Rank in Russia
#351
Coordinates
61.03°N, 76.11°E
~45 m elevation · Asia/Yekaterinburg
Distance to capital (Moscow)
2,282 km
1,417 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Khanty-Mansia
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Surgut | 300,367 | #63 |
| Nizhnevartovsk | 244,937 | #76 |
| Nefteyugansk | 112,632 | #147 |
| Khanty-Mansiysk | 101,466 | #166 |
| Kogalym | 57,800 | #303 |
| Nyagan | 52,137 | #330 |
| Raduzhny | 47,679 | #357 |
| Pyt-Yakh | 41,500 | #418 |
Cities near Megion
- Nizhnevartovsk244,937 people · ~27 km away
- Langepas40,000 people · ~54 km away
- Strezhevoy44,784 people · ~87 km away
- Raduzhny47,679 people · ~139 km away
- Surgut300,367 people · ~146 km away
- Kogalym57,800 people · ~162 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Megion?
Megion has a population of 48,691 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #351 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Megion in?
Megion is located in Khanty-Mansia, Russia.
Is Megion the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 2,282 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.