Shali Population 2026
Shali has a population of 25,000, making it the #645 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Chechnya. It is about 415× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,000
Rank in Russia
#645
Coordinates
43.15°N, 45.90°E
~220 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,522 km
945 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chechnya
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Grozny | 297,137 | #64 |
| Urus-Martan | 41,480 | #419 |
| Gudermes | 32,769 | #517 |
| Argun | 28,100 | #588 |
| Kurchaloy | 20,903 | #733 |
| Avtury | 18,370 | #828 |
| Achkhoy-Martan | 16,779 | #896 |
| Tsotsin-Yurt | 15,970 | #924 |
Cities near Shali
FAQ
What is the population of Shali?
Shali has a population of 25,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #645 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Shali in?
Shali is located in Chechnya, Russia.
Is Shali the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,522 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.