Horlivka Population 2026
Horlivka has a population of 239,828, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Donetsk. Roughly 0.6% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
239,828
Rank in Ukraine
#23
Coordinates
48.30°N, 38.02°E
~245 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
593 km
368 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Donetsk
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Donetsk | 901,645 | #5 |
| Makiyivka | 338,968 | #13 |
| Mariupol | 230,000 | #25 |
| Kramatorsk | 147,145 | #35 |
| Slovyansk | 105,141 | #43 |
| Bakhmut | 80,500 | #51 |
| Yenakiyeve | 76,673 | #54 |
| Shakhtarsk | 71,700 | #60 |
Cities near Horlivka
- Yenakiyeve76,673 people · ~15 km away
- Toretsk30,914 people · ~16 km away
- Yasynuvata37,600 people · ~23 km away
- Avdiyivka35,826 people · ~27 km away
- Makiyivka338,968 people · ~29 km away
- Khartsyzk56,182 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Horlivka?
Horlivka has a population of 239,828 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Horlivka in?
Horlivka is located in Donetsk, Ukraine.
Is Horlivka the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 593 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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