Salekhard Population 2026
Salekhard has a population of 49,214, making it the #348 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Yamalo-Nenets. It is about 211× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,214
Rank in Russia
#348
Coordinates
66.53°N, 66.61°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Yekaterinburg
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,934 km
1,201 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yamalo-Nenets
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Noyabrsk | 110,000 | #149 |
| Novyy Urengoy | 94,212 | #181 |
| Nadym | 46,339 | #369 |
| Muravlenko | 39,137 | #446 |
| Labytnangi | 27,067 | #612 |
| Gubkinskiy | 20,463 | #743 |
| Tarko-Sale | 18,568 | #816 |
Cities near Salekhard
FAQ
What is the population of Salekhard?
Salekhard has a population of 49,214 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #348 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Salekhard in?
Salekhard is located in Yamalo-Nenets, Russia.
Is Salekhard the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,934 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.