Novy Oskol Population 2026
Novy Oskol has a population of 21,035, making it the #730 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Belgorod Oblast. It is about 494× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,035
Rank in Russia
#730
Coordinates
50.76°N, 37.86°E
~112 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
555 km
345 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Belgorod Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Belgorod | 345,289 | #52 |
| Staryy Oskol | 226,977 | #84 |
| Gubkin | 87,000 | #197 |
| Shebekino | 45,194 | #379 |
| Alexeyevka | 39,848 | #438 |
| Gorod Shebekino | 39,680 | #440 |
| Valuyki | 35,887 | #478 |
| Stroitel | 18,636 | #811 |
Cities near Novy Oskol
- Chernyanka15,261 people · ~20 km away
- Alexeyevka39,848 people · ~60 km away
- Staryy Oskol226,977 people · ~60 km away
- Rossosh’64,323 people · ~60 km away
- Gubkin87,000 people · ~62 km away
- Valuyki35,887 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Novy Oskol?
Novy Oskol has a population of 21,035 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #730 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Novy Oskol in?
Novy Oskol is located in Belgorod Oblast, Russia.
Is Novy Oskol the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 555 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.