Zheleznodorozhnyy Population 2026
Zheleznodorozhnyy has a population of 141,648, making it the #121 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Moscow Oblast. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 73× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
141,648
Rank in Russia
#121
Coordinates
55.74°N, 38.02°E
~146 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
25 km
16 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Moscow Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Khimki | 239,967 | #79 |
| Podolsk | 179,400 | #103 |
| Mytishchi | 160,542 | #110 |
| Lyubertsy | 154,650 | #113 |
| Balashikha | 150,103 | #115 |
| Kolomna | 147,690 | #116 |
| Elektrostal’ | 144,387 | #118 |
| Korolev | 139,798 | #124 |
Cities near Zheleznodorozhnyy
- Balashikha150,103 people · ~7 km away
- Lyubertsy154,650 people · ~11 km away
- Korolev139,798 people · ~22 km away
- Ramenskoye96,000 people · ~25 km away
- Moscow10,381,222 people · ~25 km away
- Mytishchi160,542 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zheleznodorozhnyy?
Zheleznodorozhnyy has a population of 141,648 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #121 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Zheleznodorozhnyy in?
Zheleznodorozhnyy is located in Moscow Oblast, Russia.
Is Zheleznodorozhnyy the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 25 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.