Obninsk Population 2026
Obninsk has a population of 107,392, making it the #156 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kaluga Oblast. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 97× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
107,392
Rank in Russia
#156
Coordinates
55.11°N, 36.61°E
~187 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
96 km
60 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kaluga Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Kaluga | 340,851 | #53 |
| Lyudinovo | 41,392 | #420 |
| Kirov | 39,319 | #443 |
| Maloyaroslavets | 32,669 | #519 |
| Balabanovo | 30,194 | #551 |
| Kozel’sk | 19,500 | #783 |
| Sukhinichi | 16,100 | #918 |
Cities near Obninsk
- Balabanovo30,194 people · ~9 km away
- Maloyaroslavets32,669 people · ~14 km away
- Naro-Fominsk72,632 people · ~32 km away
- Chekhov75,643 people · ~54 km away
- Aprelevka17,780 people · ~57 km away
- Troitsk37,591 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Obninsk?
Obninsk has a population of 107,392 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #156 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Obninsk in?
Obninsk is located in Kaluga Oblast, Russia.
Is Obninsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 96 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.