Nizhny Tagil Population 2026
Nizhny Tagil has a population of 381,116, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Sverdlovsk Oblast. Roughly 0.3% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
381,116
Rank in Russia
#47
Coordinates
57.92°N, 59.97°E
~185 m elevation · Asia/Yekaterinburg
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,374 km
853 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sverdlovsk Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Yekaterinburg | 1,495,066 | #4 |
| Kamensk-Ural’skiy | 182,500 | #101 |
| Pervouralsk | 133,600 | #128 |
| Serov | 98,438 | #175 |
| Novoural’sk | 93,849 | #182 |
| Asbest | 74,583 | #221 |
| Polevskoy | 65,770 | #253 |
| Krasnoturinsk | 62,600 | #267 |
Cities near Nizhny Tagil
- Novoural’sk93,849 people · ~74 km away
- Pervouralsk133,600 people · ~113 km away
- Yekaterinburg1,495,066 people · ~124 km away
- Revda61,785 people · ~124 km away
- Lys’va68,660 people · ~129 km away
- Chusovoy50,205 people · ~133 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nizhny Tagil?
Nizhny Tagil has a population of 381,116 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Nizhny Tagil in?
Nizhny Tagil is located in Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia.
Is Nizhny Tagil the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,374 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.