Novocherkassk Population 2026
Novocherkassk has a population of 166,974, making it the #107 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Rostov. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
166,974
Rank in Russia
#107
Coordinates
47.42°N, 40.09°E
~94 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
942 km
585 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rostov
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Rostov-on-Don | 1,130,305 | #10 |
| Taganrog | 279,056 | #68 |
| Shakhty | 221,312 | #87 |
| Volgodonsk | 167,731 | #105 |
| Bataysk | 109,962 | #150 |
| Novoshakhtinsk | 99,478 | #172 |
| Azov | 82,133 | #206 |
| Kamensk-Shakhtinsky | 75,814 | #218 |
Cities near Novocherkassk
- Shakhty221,312 people · ~34 km away
- Rostov-on-Don1,130,305 people · ~37 km away
- Novoshakhtinsk99,478 people · ~39 km away
- Bataysk109,962 people · ~41 km away
- Azov82,133 people · ~62 km away
- Gukovo66,079 people · ~72 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Novocherkassk?
Novocherkassk has a population of 166,974 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #107 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Novocherkassk in?
Novocherkassk is located in Rostov, Russia.
Is Novocherkassk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 942 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.