Sunzha Population 2026
Sunzha has a population of 71,841, making it the #228 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Ingushetiya Republic. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 145× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
71,841
Rank in Russia
#228
Coordinates
43.32°N, 45.05°E
~326 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,481 km
920 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ingushetiya Republic
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Nazran | 164,131 | #108 |
| Staryy Malgobek | 46,334 | #370 |
| Malgobek | 43,400 | #394 |
| Karabulak | 34,511 | #489 |
| Ekazhevo | 25,549 | #633 |
| Troitskaya | 23,745 | #666 |
| Nesterovskaya | 19,186 | #795 |
| Kantyshevo | 17,363 | #870 |
Cities near Sunzha
- Troitskaya23,745 people · ~5 km away
- Nesterovskaya19,186 people · ~9 km away
- Karabulak34,511 people · ~12 km away
- Surkhakhi16,215 people · ~19 km away
- Ekazhevo25,549 people · ~22 km away
- Achkhoy-Martan16,779 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sunzha?
Sunzha has a population of 71,841 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #228 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Sunzha in?
Sunzha is located in Ingushetiya Republic, Russia.
Is Sunzha the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,481 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.