Kovel Population 2026
Kovel has a population of 67,575, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Volyn. Roughly 0.2% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
67,575
Rank in Ukraine
#64
Coordinates
51.22°N, 24.70°E
~175 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
417 km
259 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Volyn
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Lutsk | 215,986 | #30 |
| Novovolynsk | 49,772 | #92 |
| Volodymyr-Volynskyi | 37,910 | #116 |
Cities near Kovel
- Volodymyr-Volynskyi37,910 people · ~49 km away
- Novovolynsk49,772 people · ~66 km away
- Lutsk215,986 people · ~68 km away
- Varash42,000 people · ~82 km away
- Sokal20,373 people · ~88 km away
- Sheptytskyi64,297 people · ~97 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kovel?
Kovel has a population of 67,575 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Kovel in?
Kovel is located in Volyn, Ukraine.
Is Kovel the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 417 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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