Nikol’sk Population 2026
Nikol’sk has a population of 24,300, making it the #659 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Penza Oblast. It is about 427× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,300
Rank in Russia
#659
Coordinates
53.72°N, 46.07°E
~224 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
587 km
365 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Penza Oblast
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FAQ
What is the population of Nikol’sk?
Nikol’sk has a population of 24,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #659 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Nikol’sk in?
Nikol’sk is located in Penza Oblast, Russia.
Is Nikol’sk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 587 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.