Rzhev Population 2026

Rzhev has a population of 62,246, making it the #269 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Tver Oblast. It is about 167× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.

Location of Rzhev (capital Moscow shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

62,246

Rank in Russia

#269

Coordinates

56.26°N, 34.33°E

~181 m elevation · Europe/Moscow

Distance to capital (Moscow)

212 km

132 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tver Oblast

City	Population	Rank in Russia
Tver	420,065	#44
Vyshniy Volochëk	53,800	#322
Kimry	52,070	#331
Torzhok	48,546	#352
Konakovo	42,239	#407
Udomlya	32,373	#524
Bezhetsk	28,114	#587
Nelidovo	25,349	#637

Cities near Rzhev

Gagarin28,879 people · ~89 km away
Torzhok48,546 people · ~95 km away
Nelidovo25,349 people · ~96 km away
Volokolamsk25,000 people · ~105 km away
Vyaz’ma55,500 people · ~117 km away
Tver420,065 people · ~117 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rzhev?

Rzhev has a population of 62,246 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #269 biggest city in Russia.

What region is Rzhev in?

Rzhev is located in Tver Oblast, Russia.

Is Rzhev the capital of Russia?

No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 212 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.

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