Novaya Balakhna Population 2026
Novaya Balakhna has a population of 63,083, making it the #264 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. It is about 165× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
63,083
Rank in Russia
#264
Coordinates
56.49°N, 43.60°E
~72 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
380 km
236 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Nizhniy Novgorod | 1,259,013 | #5 |
| Dzerzhinsk | 233,126 | #83 |
| Arzamas | 109,479 | #152 |
| Sarov | 88,000 | #194 |
| Kstovo | 67,242 | #245 |
| Pavlovo | 63,338 | #262 |
| Vyksa | 61,664 | #280 |
| Bor | 60,647 | #291 |
Cities near Novaya Balakhna
- Zavolzh’ye42,900 people · ~21 km away
- Dzerzhinsk233,126 people · ~29 km away
- Nizhniy Novgorod1,259,013 people · ~30 km away
- Bor60,647 people · ~32 km away
- Bogorodsk36,652 people · ~44 km away
- Kstovo67,242 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Novaya Balakhna?
Novaya Balakhna has a population of 63,083 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #264 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Novaya Balakhna in?
Novaya Balakhna is located in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia.
Is Novaya Balakhna the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 380 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.