Shakhty Population 2026
Shakhty has a population of 221,312, making it the #87 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Rostov. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
221,312
Rank in Russia
#87
Coordinates
47.72°N, 40.22°E
~112 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
911 km
566 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rostov
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Rostov-on-Don | 1,130,305 | #10 |
| Taganrog | 279,056 | #68 |
| Volgodonsk | 167,731 | #105 |
| Novocherkassk | 166,974 | #107 |
| Bataysk | 109,962 | #150 |
| Novoshakhtinsk | 99,478 | #172 |
| Azov | 82,133 | #206 |
| Kamensk-Shakhtinsky | 75,814 | #218 |
Cities near Shakhty
- Novoshakhtinsk99,478 people · ~22 km away
- Novocherkassk166,974 people · ~34 km away
- Gukovo66,079 people · ~43 km away
- Kamensk-Shakhtinsky75,814 people · ~67 km away
- Rostov-on-Don1,130,305 people · ~67 km away
- Bataysk109,962 people · ~73 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shakhty?
Shakhty has a population of 221,312 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #87 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Shakhty in?
Shakhty is located in Rostov, Russia.
Is Shakhty the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 911 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.