Nazran Population 2026
Nazran has a population of 164,131, making it the #108 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Ingushetiya Republic. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
164,131
Rank in Russia
#108
Coordinates
43.23°N, 44.77°E
~523 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,484 km
922 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ingushetiya Republic
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Sunzha | 71,841 | #228 |
| Staryy Malgobek | 46,334 | #370 |
| Malgobek | 43,400 | #394 |
| Karabulak | 34,511 | #489 |
| Ekazhevo | 25,549 | #633 |
| Troitskaya | 23,745 | #666 |
| Nesterovskaya | 19,186 | #795 |
| Kantyshevo | 17,363 | #870 |
Cities near Nazran
- Ekazhevo25,549 people · ~4 km away
- Surkhakhi16,215 people · ~11 km away
- Kantyshevo17,363 people · ~11 km away
- Karabulak34,511 people · ~13 km away
- Troitskaya23,745 people · ~19 km away
- Beslan35,604 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nazran?
Nazran has a population of 164,131 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #108 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Nazran in?
Nazran is located in Ingushetiya Republic, Russia.
Is Nazran the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,484 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.