Novoshakhtinsk Population 2026
Novoshakhtinsk has a population of 99,478, making it the #172 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Rostov. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 104× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
99,478
Rank in Russia
#172
Coordinates
47.76°N, 39.93°E
~152 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
903 km
561 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 |
| Novocherkassk | 166,974 | #107 |
| Bataysk | 109,962 | #150 |
| Azov | 82,133 | #206 |
| Kamensk-Shakhtinsky | 75,814 | #218 |
Cities near Novoshakhtinsk
- Shakhty221,312 people · ~22 km away
- Gukovo66,079 people · ~34 km away
- Novocherkassk166,974 people · ~39 km away
- Rostov-on-Don1,130,305 people · ~62 km away
- Kamensk-Shakhtinsky75,814 people · ~67 km away
- Bataysk109,962 people · ~71 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Novoshakhtinsk?
Novoshakhtinsk has a population of 99,478 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #172 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Novoshakhtinsk in?
Novoshakhtinsk is located in Rostov, Russia.
Is Novoshakhtinsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 903 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.