Norilsk Population 2026
Norilsk has a population of 140,800, making it the #122 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Krasnoyarsk Krai. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 74× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
140,800
Rank in Russia
#122
Coordinates
69.35°N, 88.20°E
~76 m elevation · Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Distance to capital (Moscow)
2,881 km
1,789 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Krasnoyarsk Krai
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Krasnoyarsk | 1,090,811 | #12 |
| Achinsk | 117,634 | #140 |
| Kansk | 101,502 | #165 |
| Zheleznogorsk | 93,834 | #183 |
| Minusinsk | 72,781 | #224 |
| Zelenogorsk | 71,354 | #230 |
| Lesosibirsk | 65,945 | #252 |
| Talnakh | 59,051 | #297 |
Cities near Norilsk
- Talnakh59,051 people · ~17 km away
- Novyy Urengoy94,212 people · ~607 km away
- Tarko-Sale18,568 people · ~666 km away
- Gubkinskiy20,463 people · ~746 km away
- Nadym46,339 people · ~789 km away
- Muravlenko39,137 people · ~862 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Norilsk?
Norilsk has a population of 140,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #122 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Norilsk in?
Norilsk is located in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia.
Is Norilsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 2,881 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.