Zheleznogorsk Population 2026
Zheleznogorsk has a population of 97,900, making it the #177 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Kursk Oblast. Roughly 0.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 106× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
97,900
Rank in Russia
#177
Coordinates
52.34°N, 35.36°E
~182 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
407 km
253 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Zheleznogorsk?
Zheleznogorsk has a population of 97,900 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #177 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Zheleznogorsk in?
Zheleznogorsk is located in Kursk Oblast, Russia.
Is Zheleznogorsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 407 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.