Population of cities in the Russian Federation. The largest cities in Russia

The largest settlements in the Russian Federation are traditionally selected according to two criteria: occupied territory and population. The area is determined master plan cities. Population – the All-Russian Population Census, or Rosstat data, taking into account birth and death rates, if they are current.

There are 15 largest cities in Russia with a population of more than 1 million people. According to this indicator, Russia ranks third in the world. And their number continues to grow. More recently, Krasnoyarsk and Voronezh entered this category. We present to you the top ten most populous Russian megacities.

Population: 1,125 thousand people.

Rostov-on-Don became a million-plus city relatively recently - only thirty years ago. He is the only one among the ten most big cities Russia, which does not have its own metro. Its construction in 2018 will only be discussed. For now, the Rostov administration is busy preparing for the upcoming World Cup.

Population: 1,170 thousand people.

In penultimate place in the list of the largest cities in Russia by population is the administrative center of the Volga region - Samara. True, starting from 1985, the population preferred to leave Samara as soon as possible, until by 2005 the situation improved. And now the city is even experiencing a slight increase in migration.

Population: 1,178 thousand people.

The migration situation in Omsk is not brilliant - many educated Omsk residents prefer to move to Moscow, St. Petersburg and neighboring Novosibirsk and Tyumen. However, since 2010 the population in the city has been growing steadily, mostly due to the redistribution of population in the region.

Population: 1,199 thousand people.

Unfortunately, Chelyabinsk is experiencing problems with livability: residents complain about the abundance of dirt, giant puddles in the spring and summer, when, due to non-functioning storm sewers, entire neighborhoods turn into something like Venice. It is not surprising that about 70% of Chelyabinsk residents are thinking about changing their place of residence.

Population: 1,232 thousand people.

The capital of the Republic of Tatarstan rightfully bears the title of one of the most comfortable cities in Russia. This is likely one of the reasons why the city has experienced steady population growth since the mid-90s. And since 2009, Kazan has become a plus not only due to migration, but also due to natural growth.

Population: 1,262 thousand people.

Ancient and very beautiful city not worried better times in terms of the number of residents. The peak was in 1991, when its population exceeded 1,445 thousand people, and since then it has only been falling. A slight increase was observed only in 2012–2015, when the population increased by approximately 10 thousand people.

Population: 1,456 thousand people.

The “Capital of the Urals” became a million-plus city exactly 50 years ago, in 1967. Since then, having survived the population decline in the “hungry 90s,” the city’s population has been growing slowly but steadily. It is increasing, as in all large cities of Russia, mainly due to migrants. But not the ones you thought about - the population replenishment mainly (more than 50%) comes from the Sverdlovsk region.

Population: 1,602 thousand people.

The center takes third place in the list of the largest cities in Russia Novosibirsk region. In addition to its million-plus status, the city can also boast of being among the top 50 cities in the world with the most long plugs. True, Novosibirsk residents are hardly happy about such a record.

However, unlike traffic jams, the demographic situation in the city is more or less successful. A number of regional and government programs aimed at increasing the birth rate and reducing mortality. For example, at the birth of a third or subsequent child, the family is awarded a regional certificate for 100 thousand rubles.

According to city authorities, if the current population growth dynamics continue, then by 2025 the number of residents of the Novosibirsk region will increase to 2.9 million people.

Population: 5,282 thousand people.

The cultural capital of Russia, where polite intellectuals bow to each other, raising their berets, and where such animals as the “bun” and “curb” live, is demonstrating steady growth in both area and population.

True, this was not always the case; Since the end of the USSR, the population preferred to leave St. Petersburg. And only since 2012, positive dynamics began to be observed. In the same year, the city's five millionth resident was born (for the second time in its history).

1. Moscow

Population: 12,381 thousand people.

It is unlikely that the answer to the question: “Which is the most big city in Russia? came as a surprise to someone. Moscow is the largest city in Europe by population, but is not among the first.

More than 12 million people live here, and if we add to this the population of the near Moscow region, who regularly travel to Moscow for work and shopping, then the figure turns out to be more than impressive - 16 million. In connection with the current economic situation the country's population is modern Babylon, and the surrounding areas will only increase. According to expert forecasts, by 2030 this number could reach 13.6 million people.

Muscovites are traditionally not happy with those who have come in large numbers, and those who have come in large numbers shrug their shoulders: “I want to live, and I even want to live well.”

The largest cities in Russia by area

It would seem that the list of the largest cities in Russia by area should coincide with the list of the most populated cities, but this is not the case. In addition to the simple population size, the area of ​​the city is influenced by many factors - from the historical method of territorial growth to the number of industrial enterprises within the city limits. Therefore, some positions in the ranking can surprise the reader.

Area: 541.4 km²

Samara opens the top 10 largest cities in Russia. She stretched across west bank the Volga River for more than 50 km with a width of 20 km.

Area: 566.9 km²

The population of Omsk exceeded a million people back in 1979, the city’s territory is large and, according to Soviet tradition, the city should have acquired a metro. However, the nineties struck, and construction since then has been going neither shaky nor slow, but in general nothing. There is not even enough money for conservation.

Area: 596.51 km²

Voronezh became a million-plus city quite recently - in 2013. Some areas in it are almost exclusively private sector– houses, from comfortable cottages to village ones, garages, vegetable gardens.

Area: 614.16 km²

Thanks to the historically established radial-ring development, Kazan is a fairly compact city with a convenient layout. Despite its size, the capital of Tatarstan is the only million-plus city in Russia that completely recycles its waste and has managed to maintain a more or less favorable environmental situation.

Area: 621 km²

The only regional city that is not administrative center and a population of over a million, Orsk seems to have been included in this rating by mistake. Its population is only 230 thousand people, who occupy an area of ​​621 km2, with a very low density (only 370 people per km2). The reason is this huge territory with a small number of inhabitants - large number industrial enterprises within the city.

Area: 707.93 km²

Ufa residents have a spacious place to live - each person has 698 m2 of common territory cities. At the same time, in Ufa the most low density street network among Russian megacities, which often manifests itself in huge multi-kilometer traffic jams.

Area: 799.68 km²

Perm became a million-plus city in 1979, then in the nineties, due to a general decline in the population, it lost this status for more than 20 years. Only in 2012 was it possible to return it. Permians live freely (the population density is not too high, 1310 people per km2) and green - total area green spaces account for more than a third of the citywide total.

Area: 859.4 km²

Although Volgograd became a million-plus city relatively recently - in 1991, it has long been among the top three in terms of territory size. The reason is the historically uneven urban development, where apartment buildings, village houses with plots and empty steppe spaces alternate with each other.

Area: 1439 km²

Unlike the compact radial-beam “old” Moscow, St. Petersburg is freely spread out at the mouth of the Neva. The length of the city is more than 90 km. One of the features of the city is the abundance of water spaces, occupying 7% of the entire territory.

1. Moscow

Area: 2561.5 km²

And the absolute first place among the largest cities in Russia is given to Moscow. Its area is 1.5 times larger than the area of ​​the second place in the ranking, St. Petersburg. True, until 2012, the territory of Moscow was not so impressive - only 1100 km2. It grew so significantly due to the annexation of the southwestern territories, the total area of ​​which reaches 1480 km2.

List of cities in the world by population with a population of more than 4 million people as of January 2015. There are 3 cities with a population of more than 20 million people and 16 cities with a population of more than 10 million people. The largest cities are Shanghai (24,150,000 people), Karachi (23,500,000) and Beijing (21,150,000). Among largest cities two Russian: Moscow (10th place) and St. Petersburg (43rd place). The table shows the population of cities excluding suburbs.

Cities by population

Russia. The vastness of this State has no end or beginning. In Russia, as in any other place modern country, there are cities. Small, medium and even cities with a million people. Each city has its own history, and each one is different.

Every year, in populated areas, sociological research, mainly this is a population census. The vast majority of cities are small settlements, especially since there are parts of Russia where settlement is not so intensive. The ranking presents the ten smallest cities in the Russian Federation.

City of Kedrovy. 2129 people

The city of Kedrovy is located in Tomsk region and very little known. Located in pine forest, its purpose is a settlement for oil station workers.

Kedrovy was built in the eighties of the last century. This entire city consists of almost nothing but five-story buildings. Surprising: several five-story buildings in a pine forest. Probably its residents do not complain about the smell of exhaust fumes and the noise of cars. 2129 people – population of the city of Kedrovy.

Ostrovnoy city. 2065 people

Murmansk region. Located on the coast, near the Yokang Islands (Barents Sea). What’s most interesting is that it’s practically a ghost town. Only about 20% inhabited by people. There are no roads into the city. Railway lines- Same. Can only be reached by water or air. Previously, as those who still remained there say, planes flew, but now only helicopters flew, and then only occasionally. If you look at it from afar, the city is quite large, but if you know its population, it will be difficult to believe. In total, 2065 citizens live in this dying city.

City of Gorbatov. 2049 people

Approximately 60 kilometers from Nizhny Novgorod. The city is truly ancient; information about it was first recorded in 1565. Before it began to die out, it produces (and previously produced) ropes, ropes and other similar things for the navy.

Research was carried out, and the results indicate that 2049 people now live in the city. Apart from ropes and ropes, gardening is also very well developed in this city. There is also a souvenir products factory.

City of Plyos. 1984 people

Refers to Ivanovo region. There is information about him that comes from the chronicle of the Novgorod monasteries (1141), this information is the first. Some sources say that this city once had its own fortress, but when is still not clear. The population is falling, but the city will probably continue to attract tourists with its legend.

On modern cities it is not similar: there are no five-story buildings, transport communications. It looks like an ordinary village, only bigger. The population is 1984 people. The city has no industrial enterprises.

City of Primorsk. 1943 people

His buildings are actually more modern. Reminiscent of little Pripyat, apparently built to the same standards. Located in the Kaliningrad region. Before the war it belonged to the Germans, but was captured in 1945 by the Red Army.

It acquired its name two years after the capture. Now it is home to 1943 people. As far as we know, it can be easily reached. Before the city belonged to the Soviet Union, it was called Fischhausen. From 2005 to 2008 it was listed as an urban-type settlement of the Baltic urban district.

City of Artyomovsk. 1837 people

In the last century, about thirteen thousand were registered (in 1959). The population began to plummet. It is located in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, about 370 kilometers from the center. It looks like a large plant in a mountainous area.

It is in fifth place in the ranking of the smallest cities in the Russian Federation. This city was founded in 1700; it was previously called Olkhovka, as it was surrounded by trees of this type. Now it is part of the Kuraginsky district. The population is falling by at the moment it amounts to 1837 people. It is engaged in the timber industry, as well as the mining of gold, copper and silver.

City of Kurilsk. 1646 people

This city has a population of 1,646 people and is located on the island of Iturup. Refers to Sakhalin region. The Ainu once lived here - this is indigenous tribe. Later this place was settled by explorers Tsarist Russia. It is somewhat reminiscent of a resort village, although the climate for recreation is very unsuitable.

The terrain is mountainous, which adds more to Kurilsk scenic spots. He is mainly engaged in fish farming. In 1800 it was captured by the Japanese and only by 1945 it was occupied by soldiers of the Red Army. The climate is moderate.

City of Verkhoyansk. 1131 people

This city is the northernmost settlement in Yakutia. The climate is very cold; several decades ago the air temperature was recorded here, which was about -67 degrees Celsius. Winter is very frosty and windy.

This city is characterized by low rainfall. In 2016, its population was 1,125 people, and in 2017, according to the latest population census, it increased by 6 people. This city was built as a Cossack winter hut.

City of Vysotsk. 1120 people

It was built as a port. Located in Leningrad region (Vyborg district). Passed into possession Soviet Union only in the early forties of the last century, and before that it belonged to Finland. Performs strategic role, since there is a naval base of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation here. The population of the city of Vysotsk is, according to the latest data, 1120 inhabitants. Vysotsk is located in a very convenient place for border troops location, right on the border with Finland. The port also has an oil loading function.

City of Chekalin. 964 people

Tula region, Suvorovsky district. In first place in the ranking of the smallest cities in the Russian Federation. In 2012 they wanted to recognize it as a village, but city residents began to protest and abandoned the status. Another, old name is Likhvin.

During the war, Likhvin was renamed Chkalin. The fact is that at this place the Nazis executed a partisan, who was then only sixteen years old. Received the title of Hero of the Soviet Union posthumously. Despite this small population, which is only 964 people, In 1565 (the year of its foundation) it occupied an area of ​​approximately 1 square verst.

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It's no secret that most people prefer to live in cities where all the benefits of civilization are available. Due to the fact that the number of people wishing to become city dwellers is increasing every day, settlements are gradually increasing in size, turning into megacities. Which are the most big cities world, how many inhabitants they have, and what area they occupy - educational information in our article.

The last population census in each country was carried out in different times, and constant migration significantly complicates calculations. Therefore, some of the data on which the rating is based may no longer be relevant. But still, the list of the largest megacities looks something like this.

1. For several years, Chinese Shanghai has been in honorable first place among the most populated cities planets. Here, according to the census, 24 ml live permanently. 150 thousand people. In order to comfortably accommodate all the residents, the metropolis is constantly growing, and most of all in height. Therefore, Shanghai can boast of the largest skyscrapers. At the same time, many architectural landmarks have been preserved here, some of which date back up to seven hundred years.
2. The city of Karachi, which is located in the south of Pakistan, has a population of 23 million 200 thousand inhabitants. Small in age (about 200 years), this metropolis is actively growing, increasing its area and population. A special feature of the city is the diversity of nationalities that permanently inhabit it. The mixture of cultures, customs and social strata gives the metropolis a special flavor.
3. The third place in the ranking is occupied by Beijing, the capital of the Celestial Empire. The population of the metropolis is 21 million 710 thousand people. This is the most ancient city in the TOP 5, because it was founded back in the distant 5th century BC. Today it is a real tourist mecca; people from all over the world come here to see with my own eyes Emperor's Palace and others architectural masterpieces. At the same time, the city is actively developing; there is a skyscraper with 106 (!) floors.
4. The Indian capital of Delhi boasts a population of 18 million 150 thousand. This is the most contrasting city in the ranking. After all, in it you can see breathtaking high-rise buildings in fashionable areas, and miserable slums, where several families are crammed into one hut without any amenities. In addition, there are many ancient temples, castles and fortresses left in the city, striking in their splendor.
5. Turkish Istanbul, according to the end of 2017, has a population of 15 million 500 thousand people. This is the largest city in Europe. Moreover, the metropolis is developing rapidly, and the number of residents increases by approximately 300 thousand every year. Istanbul has a good location on the banks of the Bosphorus, which contributes to its development and prosperity.

Let's take a brief look at the next five largest cities in the world by population.

• Tianjin is a large Chinese metropolis. It is home to 15 million 470 thousand people. It began its development from a small village, and then became a large port city.
• The Japanese capital Tokyo has 13 million 743 thousand inhabitants. The city is actively developing, citizens have high level life, thanks to which everything flocks to the metropolis more people.
• The largest city in Nigeria, Lagos, accommodates 13 million 120 thousand inhabitants in its area. Moreover, the density of their placement is quite high: per square kilometer accounts for 17 thousand people. The city is divided into slums and areas with huge skyscrapers. It is the largest metropolis in Africa.
• Guangzhou is another city in China. 13 million 90 thousand people live here. The metropolis is called the center of world trade. It attracts tourists with its ancient historical monuments, which coexist peacefully with modern urban structures.
• Indian Mumbai (formerly Bombay) is the leader among megacities in terms of population density. After all, 12 and a half million people live on an area of ​​600 square kilometers. This city became famous thanks to a number of film studios, united under the name Bollywood. All popular Indian films are filmed here.

Top 10 largest settlements by area

1. Chongqing is the largest city in the world by area. It is located in China, its length is 82 thousand 400 square kilometers.
2. The Chinese metropolis of Hangzhou has an area of ​​16 thousand 840 km2.
3. The capital of the Celestial Empire, Beijing, is located on 16 thousand 801 km2.
4. Brisbane, Australia, has an area of ​​15,826 km2.
5. The city of Chengdu (China) occupies 13 thousand 390 km2.
6. Sydney, Australia, covers an area of ​​12,144 km2.
7. The metropolis of Tianjin (China) has an area of ​​11,760 km2.
8. Melbourne (Australia) is spread over 9 thousand 990 km2.
9. The capital of Congo, Kinshasa, has an area of ​​9,965 km2.
10. The Chinese city of Wuhan has an area of ​​8,494 km2.

Rating of the largest ghost towns in the world

1. The Chinese city of Ordos began to be built in 2003, it was planned that about a million people would live there. Until 2010, the metropolis expanded over an area of ​​355 square kilometers. But the cost of housing did not allow residents to purchase real estate, as a result of which the houses remained half empty. Today the number of residents barely reaches 50 thousand.
2. The resort town of San Zhi in Taiwan is dead, no one lived in it at all. According to the project, ultra-modern houses in the shape of UFO saucers were built here. It was hoped that rich people would relax there, tourists would come to look at the original architecture and have fun in numerous complexes. But during the crisis, funding for the project stopped, and the city was not popular. It became a wasteland.
3. On the island of Cyprus there is Famagusta - an abandoned city. Previously, it was a large trade and economic center. But it was left without inhabitants due to the war between Turkey and Greece. Countries cannot agree on who should own the territory. Therefore, the city became a kind of border, fenced with barbed wire.
4. American Detroit until recently was a thriving city. Today, only a few thousand inhabitants remain. More and more people are leaving the city due to poor environmental situation. The reason for this is the construction of large industrial automobile enterprises. Today the city has a high crime rate, which also does not contribute to comfortable living and pushes residents to move.
5. Russian Neftegorsk became uninhabited after an earthquake in 1995. Powerful aftershocks more than 2 thousand residents were left alive and almost all buildings were destroyed. There was no point in rebuilding the city, so only ruins remained in its place.
6. Japanese Namie city became a victim of a huge catastrophe. There was an explosion in 2013 nuclear power plant Fukushima, after which all residents were evacuated. Today, it is prohibited to enter Namie territory as radiation levels remain dangerous.
7. The city of Centralia in the USA became home to anthracite miners, who came here from all over America and remained to live even after the closure of the mines. But the decision of the city authorities to burn the garbage was disastrous for the entire city. In 1962, coal deposits in the ground began to smolder due to fire, and emissions began to occur. carbon monoxide. A decision was made to evacuate the population. According to official data, 10 people live there today.