Monchegorsk is a town located in the Murmansk Oblast of Russia. It is situated on the Kola Peninsula, approximately 145 kilometers (90 miles) south of Murmansk, which serves as the administrative center of the oblast.
The town's population figures have varied over time; according to a 2010 census, the population was recorded at 45,361. Other reported population data for the area include figures of 52,242 and 68,652.