Kremenchuk Population 2026
Kremenchuk has a population of 224,997, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Poltava. Roughly 0.6% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
224,997
Rank in Ukraine
#28
Coordinates
49.06°N, 33.40°E
~90 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
258 km
160 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Poltava
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Poltava | 279,593 | #16 |
| Horishni Plavni | 49,854 | #91 |
| Lubny | 44,595 | #101 |
| Myrhorod | 39,575 | #112 |
| Hadyach | 23,480 | #180 |
Cities near Kremenchuk
- Svitlovodsk43,130 people · ~12 km away
- Horishni Plavni49,854 people · ~17 km away
- Oleksandriya76,097 people · ~48 km away
- Znamyanka22,444 people · ~67 km away
- Pyatykhatky18,140 people · ~76 km away
- Vilnohirsk22,079 people · ~78 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kremenchuk?
Kremenchuk has a population of 224,997 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Kremenchuk in?
Kremenchuk is located in Poltava, Ukraine.
Is Kremenchuk the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 258 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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