Vovchansk Population 2026

Vovchansk has a population of 17,459, making it the #234 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Kharkiv. It is about 169× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,459

Rank in Ukraine

#234

Coordinates

50.29°N, 36.94°E

~111 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv

Distance to capital (Kyiv)

455 km

283 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kharkiv

City	Population	Rank in Ukraine
Kharkiv	1,421,125	#2
Lozova	54,026	#85
Izyum	45,884	#97
Chuhuyiv	36,519	#121
Zlatopil	28,510	#147
Kupyansk	27,169	#159
Balakliya	26,334	#162
Pisochyn	23,509	#178

Cities near Vovchansk

Chuhuyiv36,519 people · ~54 km away
Kharkiv1,421,125 people · ~60 km away
Derhachi17,139 people · ~62 km away
Pisochyn23,509 people · ~71 km away
Kupyansk27,169 people · ~81 km away
Liubotyn20,001 people · ~82 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Vovchansk?

Vovchansk has a population of 17,459 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #234 biggest city in Ukraine.

What region is Vovchansk in?

Vovchansk is located in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Is Vovchansk the capital of Ukraine?

No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 455 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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