Largest Cities in Kirov Oblast

Top 38 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Kirov Oblast

1 Kirov 507,155

2 Kirovo-Chepetsk 90,252

3 Vyatskiye Polyany 39,534

4 Slobodskoy 32,361

5 Kotel’nich 27,600

6 Omutninsk 25,364

7 Yaransk 19,557

8 Sovetsk 17,869

9 Lyangasovo 12,626

10 Sosnovka 12,354

11 Zuyevka 11,953

12 Luza 11,935

13 Belaya Kholunitsa 11,658

14 Kirs 11,385

15 Urzhum 11,333

16 Raduzhnyy 10,792

17 Vakhrushi 10,330

18 Nolinsk 10,282

19 Malmyzh 8,990

20 Orlov 8,400

21 Murygino 7,996

22 Krasnaya Polyana 7,828

23 Orichi 7,805

24 Vostochnyy 7,622

25 Darovskoy 7,261

26 Murashi 7,190

27 Lesnoy 6,915

28 Peskovka 6,746

29 Dem’yanovo 6,148

30 Kil’mez’ 5,954

31 Rudnichnyy 5,555

32 Sanchursk 5,544

33 Leninskoye 5,323

34 Falyonki 5,303

35 Kiknur 5,246

36 Kumëny 5,090

37 Pervomayskiy 5,054

38 Tuzha 5,002

The largest cities in Kirov Oblast represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Kirov leads with a population of 507,155, followed by Kirovo-Chepetsk and Vyatskiye Polyany. 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. 33 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. Kirov's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 33 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 696,902.

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