Mytishchi Population 2026
Mytishchi has a population of 160,542, making it the #110 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Moscow Oblast. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
160,542
Rank in Russia
#110
Coordinates
55.91°N, 37.73°E
~158 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
19 km
12 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Moscow Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Khimki | 239,967 | #79 |
| Podolsk | 179,400 | #103 |
| 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 Mytishchi
- Korolev139,798 people · ~6 km away
- Vostochnoe Degunino95,000 people · ~11 km away
- Balashikha150,103 people · ~19 km away
- Khimki239,967 people · ~19 km away
- Moscow10,381,222 people · ~19 km away
- Zheleznodorozhnyy141,648 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mytishchi?
Mytishchi has a population of 160,542 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #110 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Mytishchi in?
Mytishchi is located in Moscow Oblast, Russia.
Is Mytishchi the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 19 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.