Romny is a rural locality in Amur Oblast, a region in Russia's Far East. It serves as the administrative center of Romnensky District, making it the governmental hub for the surrounding area despite its small size and rural character.
The settlement has experienced population fluctuations over recent decades. According to census data, Romny had 4,712 residents in 1989 during the Soviet era, which declined to 3,549 by 2002 and further to 3,084 by 2010, reflecting broader demographic trends in Russia's Far Eastern regions.