Largest Cities in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast

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Largest Cities — Nizhny Novgorod Oblast

1 Nizhniy Novgorod 1,259,013

2 Dzerzhinsk 233,126

3 Arzamas 109,479

4 Sarov 88,000

5 Kstovo 67,242

6 Pavlovo 63,338

7 Novaya Balakhna 63,083

8 Vyksa 61,664

9 Bor 60,647

10 Zavolzh’ye 42,900

11 Kulebaki 37,622

12 Bogorodsk 36,652

13 Gorodets 31,788

14 Semënov 24,300

15 Lyskovo 23,570

16 Shakhun’ya 22,400

17 Sergach 22,361

18 Navashino 14,830

19 Pervomaysk 14,810

20 Chkalovsk 13,577

21 Lukoyanov 12,913

22 Vorsma 12,362

23 Uren’ 12,309

24 Pochinki 11,724

25 Mulino 11,513

26 Volodarsk 10,862

27 Perevoz 9,228

28 Neklyudovo 9,052

29 Shatki 8,773

30 Ardatov 8,710

31 Vetluga 8,455

32 Sosnovskoye 8,207

33 Vyyezdnoye 7,857

34 Gidrotorf 7,424

35 Krasnye Baki 7,312

36 Ilyinogorsk 7,267

37 Bol’shoye Murashkino 7,000

38 Kovernino 6,988

39 Knyaginino 6,923

40 Pil’na 6,835

41 Tumbotino 6,791

42 Bol’shoye Kozino 6,723

43 Reshetikha 6,710

44 Sharanga 6,709

45 Vad 6,698

46 Vacha 6,618

47 Sokol’skoye 6,474

48 Diveyevo 6,390

49 Buturlino 6,388

50 Voznesenskoye 6,252

51 Vorotynets 6,151

52 Voskresenskoye 6,028

53 Sukhobezvodnoye 5,970

54 Linda 5,489

55 Tonkino 5,406

56 Vetluzhskiy 5,340

57 Sechenovo 5,151

58 Gremyachevo 5,131

59 Novosmolinskiy 5,128

60 Doschatoye 5,125

61 Bol’shoye Boldino 5,100

The largest cities in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Nizhniy Novgorod leads with a population of 1,259,013, followed by Dzerzhinsk and Arzamas. 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. 51 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. Nizhniy Novgorod's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 51 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 6,252 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,756,860.

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