Nizhnekamsk Population 2026
Nizhnekamsk has a population of 234,297, making it the #82 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Tatarstan Republic. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
234,297
Rank in Russia
#82
Coordinates
55.64°N, 51.82°E
~126 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
888 km
551 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tatarstan Republic
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Kazan | 1,243,500 | #6 |
| Naberezhnyye Chelny | 509,870 | #35 |
| Al’met’yevsk | 140,437 | #123 |
| Zelenodolsk | 99,600 | #171 |
| Bugulma | 91,900 | #189 |
| Yelabuga | 72,643 | #226 |
| Leninogorsk | 66,263 | #250 |
| Chistopol’ | 62,200 | #270 |
Cities near Nizhnekamsk
- Yelabuga72,643 people · ~20 km away
- Zainsk42,044 people · ~39 km away
- Naberezhnyye Chelny509,870 people · ~39 km away
- Chistopol’62,200 people · ~80 km away
- Vyatskiye Polyany39,534 people · ~81 km away
- Al’met’yevsk140,437 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nizhnekamsk?
Nizhnekamsk has a population of 234,297 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #82 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Nizhnekamsk in?
Nizhnekamsk is located in Tatarstan Republic, Russia.
Is Nizhnekamsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 888 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.