Cherkasy Population 2026
Cherkasy has a population of 269,836, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Cherkasy. Roughly 0.7% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
269,836
Rank in Ukraine
#18
Coordinates
49.44°N, 32.06°E
~110 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
157 km
97 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cherkasy
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Uman | 81,525 | #50 |
| Smila | 66,475 | #67 |
| Zolotonosha | 27,818 | #154 |
| Kaniv | 23,503 | #179 |
| Korsun-Shevchenkivskyi | 17,763 | #230 |
| Shpola | 16,674 | #242 |
| Zvenyhorodka | 16,490 | #244 |
| Bahacheve | 15,763 | #257 |
Cities near Cherkasy
- Zolotonosha27,818 people · ~25 km away
- Smila66,475 people · ~27 km away
- Kaniv23,503 people · ~54 km away
- Korsun-Shevchenkivskyi17,763 people · ~58 km away
- Shpola16,674 people · ~68 km away
- Pereiaslav26,273 people · ~82 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cherkasy?
Cherkasy has a population of 269,836 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Cherkasy in?
Cherkasy is located in Cherkasy, Ukraine.
Is Cherkasy the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 157 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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