Rakhiv Population 2026
Rakhiv has a population of 15,621, making it the #259 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Zakarpattia. It is about 189× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,621
Rank in Ukraine
#259
Coordinates
48.05°N, 24.20°E
~430 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
530 km
329 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zakarpattia
Cities near Rakhiv
- Khust28,424 people · ~68 km away
- Nadvirna22,504 people · ~70 km away
- Kolomyia60,821 people · ~81 km away
- Vynohradiv25,317 people · ~87 km away
- Dolyna20,417 people · ~103 km away
- Ivano-Frankivsk238,196 people · ~104 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rakhiv?
Rakhiv has a population of 15,621 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #259 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Rakhiv in?
Rakhiv is located in Zakarpattia, Ukraine.
Is Rakhiv the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 530 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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