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Penza, Penza Oblast

Russia

Regional capital53.1957° N, 45.0108° E

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.

Population523,553
ProvincePenza Oblast
Coordinates53.1957° N, 45.0108° E
CountryRussia
Rank in Russia#35 of 203,157

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Nearest Airports

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Penza Airport

PEZRegional

9.5 km away

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Sosnovka Airfield

RU-10072Local

19.2 km away

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Saransk International Airport

SKXInternational

104.2 km away

About Penza

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.

Cities in Penza Oblast

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.

Kuznetsk90,480Zarechnyy63,579Zarechnyy62,139Serdobsk36,652Kamenka33,060Nikol’sk24,300Nizhniy Lomov23,835Zemetchino11,928Mokshan11,652Bessonovka9,880

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Penza, 20 populated places have been registered.

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Zapadnaya PolyanaCity
2.7 km
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Sel’khoztekhnikumCity
4.7 km
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CherkassyNeighborhood
4.9 km
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TernovkaNeighborhood
5.5 km
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BarkovkaNeighborhood
5.6 km
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VeselovkaCity
5.6 km
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Krivozër’yeCity
5.7 km
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DubravaCity
6.5 km
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AkhunyNeighborhood
7 km
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Novaya Zhizn’City
7.7 km
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KrivozërovkaCity
8.6 km
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Desyataya Artel’City
8.7 km
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ArbekovoCity
8.8 km
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UkhtinkaCity
8.9 km
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LebedevkaCity
9.1 km
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PobedaCity
9.2 km
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NeftyanikCity
9.2 km
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BurchikhaCity
9.3 km
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StudënyyCity
9.4 km
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Kamyshi-KhvoshchiCity
9.7 km

Universities in Penza

Penza is home to 4 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Penza State Agricultural Academy1951——
Penza State Technology University1959——
Penza State University1943——
Penza State University of Architecture and Construction1958——
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Explore Russia

Users can explore additional content related to other cities in Russia, compare different countries, view rankings, or access a comprehensive list of cities.

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Largest cities in Russia

#1 Moscow10,381,222#2 Saint Petersburg5,351,935#3 Novosibirsk1,612,833#4 Yekaterinburg1,495,066#5 Nizhniy Novgorod1,259,013
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Penza?

The population of Penza is 523,553.

In which province/state is Penza located?

Penza is located in Penza Oblast.

What are the coordinates of Penza?

The coordinates of Penza are 53.19568° latitude and 45.01075° longitude.

What is the elevation of Penza?

The elevation of Penza is 156 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Penza?

The nearest airport to Penza is Penza Airport (IATA: PEZ).

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