Russia
Penza is a city located in Russia, within the Penza Oblast province. It has a population of 523,553 residents. The city is situated in the eastern part of the country and plays a significant role in the region.
Penza Airport
9.5 km away
Sosnovka Airfield
19.2 km away
Saransk International Airport
104.2 km away
Penza is positioned at coordinates 53.19568° latitude and 45.01075° longitude. It lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at an elevation of 156 meters. The city operates within the Europe/Moscow timezone and is surrounded by nearby places such as Zarechnyy, Mokshan, and Bessonovka.
With a population ranking of 35 out of 6,298 cities in Russia, Penza holds a notable position in the country. The total urban population of Russia is 132,503,171, providing context for its size relative to other cities.
Penza serves as the administrative center of Penza Oblast, which ranks first among 64 cities in the province. Other significant cities in the region include Kuznetsk, Zarechnyy, Serdobsk, and Kamenka. The city features various amenities, including 74 hospitals, 118 schools, 15 universities, and numerous parks and banks.
Within 25 km of Penza, 20 populated places have been registered.
Penza is home to 4 universities and higher education institutions.
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The population of Penza is 523,553.
Penza is located in Penza Oblast.
The coordinates of Penza are 53.19568° latitude and 45.01075° longitude.
The elevation of Penza is 156 meters.
The nearest airport to Penza is Penza Airport (IATA: PEZ).
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