Sarny Population 2026

Sarny has a population of 28,865, making it the #146 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Rivne Oblast. Roughly 0.1% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 102× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.

Location of Sarny (capital Kyiv shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

28,865

Rank in Ukraine

#146

Coordinates

51.34°N, 26.61°E

~149 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv

Distance to capital (Kyiv)

292 km

181 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Rivne Oblast

City	Population	Rank in Ukraine
Rivne	243,873	#22
Varash	42,000	#108
Dubno	37,257	#119
Kostopil	30,838	#139
Zdolbuniv	24,501	#171

Cities near Sarny

Varash42,000 people · ~52 km away
Kostopil30,838 people · ~53 km away
Rivne243,873 people · ~84 km away
Zdolbuniv24,501 people · ~94 km away
Zvyahel55,925 people · ~109 km away
Lutsk215,986 people · ~109 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sarny?

Sarny has a population of 28,865 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #146 biggest city in Ukraine.

What region is Sarny in?

Sarny is located in Rivne Oblast, Ukraine.

Is Sarny the capital of Ukraine?

No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 292 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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