Pestovo Population 2026
Pestovo has a population of 15,910, making it the #926 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Novgorod Oblast. It is about 652× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,910
Rank in Russia
#926
Coordinates
58.59°N, 35.80°E
~129 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
334 km
207 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Novgorod Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Velikiy Novgorod | 222,868 | #86 |
| Borovichi | 56,571 | #308 |
| Staraya Russa | 34,303 | #495 |
| Valday | 18,549 | #818 |
| Chudovo | 17,377 | #868 |
Cities near Pestovo
- Udomlya32,373 people · ~92 km away
- Bezhetsk28,114 people · ~104 km away
- Borovichi56,571 people · ~112 km away
- Bologoye25,142 people · ~129 km away
- Vyshniy Volochëk53,800 people · ~133 km away
- Cherepovets315,738 people · ~135 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pestovo?
Pestovo has a population of 15,910 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #926 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Pestovo in?
Pestovo is located in Novgorod Oblast, Russia.
Is Pestovo the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 334 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.