Poltava Population 2026
Poltava has a population of 279,593, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Poltava. Roughly 0.7% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
279,593
Rank in Ukraine
#16
Coordinates
49.59°N, 34.55°E
~156 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
304 km
189 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Poltava
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Kremenchuk | 224,997 | #28 |
| Horishni Plavni | 49,854 | #91 |
| Lubny | 44,595 | #101 |
| Myrhorod | 39,575 | #112 |
| Hadyach | 23,480 | #180 |
Cities near Poltava
- Berestyn21,426 people · ~69 km away
- Myrhorod39,575 people · ~80 km away
- Okhtyrka47,216 people · ~84 km away
- Horishni Plavni49,854 people · ~93 km away
- Bohodukhiv17,818 people · ~94 km away
- Hadyach23,480 people · ~95 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Poltava?
Poltava has a population of 279,593 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Poltava in?
Poltava is located in Poltava, Ukraine.
Is Poltava the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 304 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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