Starobilsk Population 2026
Starobilsk has a population of 15,947, making it the #253 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Luhansk. It is about 185× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,947
Rank in Ukraine
#253
Coordinates
49.28°N, 38.91°E
~59 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
615 km
382 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Luhansk
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Luhansk | 397,677 | #12 |
| Alchevsk | 106,062 | #41 |
| Siverskodonetsk | 99,067 | #45 |
| Lysychansk | 93,340 | #47 |
| Khrustalnyi | 79,533 | #52 |
| Kadiyivka | 73,248 | #57 |
| Dovzhansk | 62,691 | #73 |
| Rubizhne | 55,247 | #84 |
Cities near Starobilsk
- Siverskodonetsk99,067 people · ~48 km away
- Rubizhne55,247 people · ~49 km away
- Lysychansk93,340 people · ~54 km away
- Kreminna18,116 people · ~56 km away
- Svatove16,145 people · ~56 km away
- Holubivka26,654 people · ~74 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Starobilsk?
Starobilsk has a population of 15,947 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #253 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Starobilsk in?
Starobilsk is located in Luhansk, Ukraine.
Is Starobilsk the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 615 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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