Largest Cities in Chechnya

Top 66 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Chechnya

1 Grozny 331,402
2 Gudermes 66,352
3 Urus-Martan 63,830
4 Shali 55,225
5 Argun 42,126
6 Achkhoy-Martan 31,286
7 Kurchaloy 24,802
8 Oyskhara 19,992
9 Goyty 19,690
10 Avtury 19,004
11 Bachi-Yurt 18,016
12 Tsotsin-Yurt 17,556
13 Gekhi 15,772
14 Katyr-Yurt 15,541
15 Staryye Atagi 14,602
16 Alkhan-Kala 14,574
17 Alkhan-Yurt 14,504
18 Znamenskoye 13,646
19 Shelkovskaya 13,538
20 Mesker-Yurt 13,133
21 Samashki 13,079
22 Sernovodsk 12,503
23 Germenchuk 12,383
24 Mayrtup 12,161
25 Alleroy 11,949
26 Naurskaya 11,165
27 Nadterechnoje 10,902
28 Novyye Atagi 10,518
29 Tolstoy-Yurt 10,318
30 Dzhalka 10,213
31 Valerik 9,837
32 Assinovskaya 9,504
33 Kalinovskaya 9,239
34 Chechen-Aul 9,208
35 Elin-Yurt 8,854
36 Grebenskaya 8,386
37 Nozhay-Yurt 8,330
38 Khankala 7,908
39 Martan-Chu 7,877
40 Benoy-Yurt 7,861
41 Staraya Sunzha 7,843
42 Duba-Yurt 7,806
43 Dyshne-Vedeno 7,598
44 Engel’-Yurt 7,435
45 Chiri-Yurt 7,048
46 Pervomayskaya 7,011
47 Zakan-Yurt 6,661
48 Serzhen’-Yurt 6,633
49 Alkhazurovo 6,478
50 Lakkha Nëvre 6,468
51 Zandak 6,125
52 Ilaskhan-Yurt 6,085
53 Nogamerzin-Yurt 6,084
54 Kulary 6,035
55 Roshni-Chu 6,026
56 Petropavlovskaya 5,836
57 Gerzel’-Aul 5,712
58 Belgatoy 5,711
59 Goy-Chu 5,559
60 Bamut 5,498
61 Prigorodnoye 5,449
62 Shaami-Yurt 5,419
63 Ishkhoy-Yurt 5,385
64 Kargalinskaya 5,376
65 Shalazhi 5,289
66 Alpatovo 5,279

The largest cities in Chechnya represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Grozny leads with a population of 331,402, followed by Gudermes and Urus-Martan. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 12 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Grozny's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 12 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 6,468 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 558,935.

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