Novokuznetsk Population 2026
Novokuznetsk has a population of 539,616, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kuzbass. Roughly 0.4% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
539,616
Rank in Russia
#31
Coordinates
53.76°N, 87.14°E
~213 m elevation · Asia/Novokuznetsk
Distance to capital (Moscow)
3,117 km
1,936 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kuzbass
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Kemerovo | 558,973 | #30 |
| Prokop’yevsk | 219,000 | #88 |
| Leninsk-Kuznetsky | 109,023 | #154 |
| Kiselëvsk | 104,000 | #160 |
| Mezhdurechensk | 101,026 | #167 |
| Kisilevsk | 83,431 | #203 |
| Anzhero-Sudzhensk | 82,526 | #204 |
| Belovo | 75,764 | #219 |
Cities near Novokuznetsk
- Prokop’yevsk219,000 people · ~33 km away
- Kiselëvsk104,000 people · ~40 km away
- Kisilevsk83,431 people · ~42 km away
- Mezhdurechensk101,026 people · ~61 km away
- Belovo75,764 people · ~92 km away
- Leninsk-Kuznetsky109,023 people · ~118 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Novokuznetsk?
Novokuznetsk has a population of 539,616 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Novokuznetsk in?
Novokuznetsk is located in Kuzbass, Russia.
Is Novokuznetsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 3,117 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.