Novorossiysk Population 2026
Novorossiysk has a population of 241,856, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Krasnodar Krai. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
241,856
Rank in Russia
#78
Coordinates
44.73°N, 37.76°E
~8 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,225 km
761 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Krasnodar Krai
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Krasnodar | 899,541 | #16 |
| Sochi | 327,608 | #55 |
| Armavir | 199,548 | #94 |
| Yeysk | 87,814 | #195 |
| Kropotkin | 79,599 | #212 |
| Adler | 70,200 | #235 |
| Slavyansk-na-Kubani | 65,196 | #256 |
| Tikhoretsk | 64,387 | #257 |
Cities near Novorossiysk
- Slavyansk-na-Kubani65,196 people · ~64 km away
- Enem17,665 people · ~93 km away
- Yablonovskiy33,431 people · ~97 km away
- Krasnodar899,541 people · ~102 km away
- Tuapse64,234 people · ~126 km away
- Lazarevskoye30,000 people · ~155 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Novorossiysk?
Novorossiysk has a population of 241,856 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Novorossiysk in?
Novorossiysk is located in Krasnodar Krai, Russia.
Is Novorossiysk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,225 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.