Balakliya Population 2026

Balakliya has a population of 26,334, making it the #162 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Kharkiv. Roughly 0.1% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 112× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,334

Rank in Ukraine

#162

Coordinates

49.46°N, 36.84°E

~79 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv

Distance to capital (Kyiv)

465 km

289 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
Pisochyn	23,509	#178
Berestyn	21,426	#192

Cities near Balakliya

Slobozhanske15,825 people · ~28 km away
Izyum45,884 people · ~42 km away
Chuhuyiv36,519 people · ~44 km away
Zlatopil28,510 people · ~46 km away
Kupyansk27,169 people · ~62 km away
Kivsharivka19,738 people · ~63 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Balakliya?

Balakliya has a population of 26,334 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #162 biggest city in Ukraine.

What region is Balakliya in?

Balakliya is located in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Is Balakliya the capital of Ukraine?

No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 465 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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