Nalchik Population 2026
Nalchik has a population of 239,300, making it the #80 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
239,300
Rank in Russia
#80
Coordinates
43.50°N, 43.62°E
~464 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,428 km
887 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Prokhladnyy | 60,800 | #288 |
| Baksan | 37,519 | #462 |
| Nartkala | 33,390 | #506 |
| Terek | 21,180 | #727 |
| Dugulubgey | 20,965 | #731 |
| Tyrnyauz | 20,104 | #750 |
| Chegem | 18,000 | #841 |
Cities near Nalchik
- Chegem18,000 people · ~8 km away
- Dugulubgey20,965 people · ~19 km away
- Nartkala33,390 people · ~20 km away
- Baksan37,519 people · ~22 km away
- Terek21,180 people · ~42 km away
- Prokhladnyy60,800 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nalchik?
Nalchik has a population of 239,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #80 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Nalchik in?
Nalchik is located in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic, Russia.
Is Nalchik the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,428 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.