Sheksna Population 2026
Sheksna has a population of 21,197, making it the #724 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Vologda Oblast. It is about 490× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,197
Rank in Russia
#724
Coordinates
59.21°N, 38.51°E
~109 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
388 km
241 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Vologda Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Cherepovets | 315,738 | #58 |
| Vologda | 312,420 | #59 |
| Sokol | 42,174 | #408 |
| Velikiy Ustyug | 32,642 | #520 |
| Gryazovets | 16,133 | #916 |
Cities near Sheksna
- Cherepovets315,738 people · ~36 km away
- Vologda312,420 people · ~78 km away
- Sokol42,174 people · ~95 km away
- Gryazovets16,133 people · ~106 km away
- Rybinsk216,724 people · ~131 km away
- Danilov16,808 people · ~148 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sheksna?
Sheksna has a population of 21,197 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #724 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Sheksna in?
Sheksna is located in Vologda Oblast, Russia.
Is Sheksna the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 388 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.