Korosten Population 2026
Korosten has a population of 61,496, making it the #76 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Zhytomyr Oblast. Roughly 0.2% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
61,496
Rank in Ukraine
#76
Coordinates
50.95°N, 28.64°E
~169 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
144 km
89 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zhytomyr Oblast
Cities near Korosten
FAQ
What is the population of Korosten?
Korosten has a population of 61,496 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #76 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Korosten in?
Korosten is located in Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine.
Is Korosten the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 144 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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