Uzhhorod Population 2026

Uzhhorod has a population of 115,449, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Zakarpattia. Roughly 0.3% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

115,449

Rank in Ukraine

#37

Coordinates

48.62°N, 22.29°E

~120 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv

Distance to capital (Kyiv)

627 km

389 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zakarpattia

City	Population	Rank in Ukraine
Mukachevo	85,569	#48
Khust	28,424	#148
Vynohradiv	25,317	#167
Berehove	23,325	#181
Svalyava	17,068	#237
Rakhiv	15,621	#259

Cities near Uzhhorod

Mukachevo85,569 people · ~37 km away
Svalyava17,068 people · ~52 km away
Berehove23,325 people · ~53 km away
Vynohradiv25,317 people · ~77 km away
Khust28,424 people · ~90 km away
Boryslav32,473 people · ~111 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Uzhhorod?

Uzhhorod has a population of 115,449 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Ukraine.

What region is Uzhhorod in?

Uzhhorod is located in Zakarpattia, Ukraine.

Is Uzhhorod the capital of Ukraine?

No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 627 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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