Balta Population 2026
Balta has a population of 18,511, making it the #216 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Odesa. It is about 159× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,511
Rank in Ukraine
#216
Coordinates
47.94°N, 29.62°E
~160 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
288 km
179 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Odesa
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Odesa | 1,010,537 | #3 |
| Cheremushky | 120,000 | #36 |
| Izmayil | 69,932 | #62 |
| Chornomors’k | 57,983 | #80 |
| Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi | 47,727 | #94 |
| Podilsk | 39,220 | #113 |
| Pivdenne | 32,677 | #133 |
| Kiliya | 19,540 | #207 |
Cities near Balta
FAQ
What is the population of Balta?
Balta has a population of 18,511 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #216 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Balta in?
Balta is located in Odesa, Ukraine.
Is Balta the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 288 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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