Nerekhta Population 2026
Nerekhta has a population of 25,352, making it the #636 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kostroma Oblast. It is about 409× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,352
Rank in Russia
#636
Coordinates
57.46°N, 40.57°E
~105 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
262 km
163 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kostroma Oblast
Cities near Nerekhta
- Volgorechensk17,700 people · ~35 km away
- Furmanov38,380 people · ~40 km away
- Kostroma277,280 people · ~40 km away
- Privolzhsk17,864 people · ~44 km away
- Yaroslavl608,722 people · ~46 km away
- Gavrilov-Yam17,351 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nerekhta?
Nerekhta has a population of 25,352 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #636 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Nerekhta in?
Nerekhta is located in Kostroma Oblast, Russia.
Is Nerekhta the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 262 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.