Shchigry Population 2026
Shchigry has a population of 19,198, making it the #794 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kursk Oblast. It is about 541× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,198
Rank in Russia
#794
Coordinates
51.88°N, 36.91°E
~221 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
434 km
270 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kursk Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Kursk | 448,733 | #41 |
| Zheleznogorsk | 97,900 | #177 |
| Kurchatov | 46,600 | #367 |
| L’govskiy | 23,500 | #677 |
| Ryl’sk | 17,007 | #883 |
Cities near Shchigry
FAQ
What is the population of Shchigry?
Shchigry has a population of 19,198 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #794 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Shchigry in?
Shchigry is located in Kursk Oblast, Russia.
Is Shchigry the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 434 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.