About Nizhniy Novgorod
Nizhniy Novgorod is located in Russia, part of Europe. Find essential geography and continue exploring more places in the same country.
Population1,259,013
Figure applies toNizhniy Novgorod (city)
Data as ofLatest recorded figure
Last checkedSeptember 3, 2026
CountryRussia
ContinentEurope
Place typeCity
Country codeRU
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