Zavolzh’ye Population 2026
Zavolzh’ye has a population of 42,900, making it the #400 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. It is about 242× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,900
Rank in Russia
#400
Coordinates
56.64°N, 43.39°E
~80 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
371 km
230 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Nizhniy Novgorod | 1,259,013 | #5 |
| Dzerzhinsk | 233,126 | #83 |
| Arzamas | 109,479 | #152 |
| Sarov | 88,000 | #194 |
| Kstovo | 67,242 | #245 |
| Pavlovo | 63,338 | #262 |
| Novaya Balakhna | 63,083 | #264 |
| Vyksa | 61,664 | #280 |
Cities near Zavolzh’ye
- Novaya Balakhna63,083 people · ~21 km away
- Dzerzhinsk233,126 people · ~44 km away
- Nizhniy Novgorod1,259,013 people · ~51 km away
- Bor60,647 people · ~52 km away
- Bogorodsk36,652 people · ~60 km away
- Kstovo67,242 people · ~74 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zavolzh’ye?
Zavolzh’ye has a population of 42,900 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #400 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Zavolzh’ye in?
Zavolzh’ye is located in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia.
Is Zavolzh’ye the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 371 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.