Novyy Urengoy Population 2026
Novyy Urengoy has a population of 94,212, making it the #181 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Yamalo-Nenets. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 110× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
94,212
Rank in Russia
#181
Coordinates
66.08°N, 76.63°E
~45 m elevation · Asia/Yekaterinburg
Distance to capital (Moscow)
2,347 km
1,457 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yamalo-Nenets
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Noyabrsk | 110,000 | #149 |
| Salekhard | 49,214 | #348 |
| Nadym | 46,339 | #369 |
| Muravlenko | 39,137 | #446 |
| Labytnangi | 27,067 | #612 |
| Gubkinskiy | 20,463 | #743 |
| Tarko-Sale | 18,568 | #816 |
Cities near Novyy Urengoy
- Tarko-Sale18,568 people · ~140 km away
- Gubkinskiy20,463 people · ~183 km away
- Nadym46,339 people · ~197 km away
- Muravlenko39,137 people · ~274 km away
- Noyabrsk110,000 people · ~326 km away
- Kogalym57,800 people · ~437 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Novyy Urengoy?
Novyy Urengoy has a population of 94,212 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #181 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Novyy Urengoy in?
Novyy Urengoy is located in Yamalo-Nenets, Russia.
Is Novyy Urengoy the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 2,347 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.