Kakhovka Population 2026
Kakhovka has a population of 35,983, making it the #124 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Kherson. Roughly 0.1% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 82× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,983
Rank in Ukraine
#124
Coordinates
46.82°N, 33.48°E
~29 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
459 km
285 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kherson
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Kherson | 66,000 | #68 |
| Nova Kakhovka | 44,427 | #102 |
| Oleshky | 24,639 | #170 |
| Henichesk | 19,501 | #208 |
| Skadovsk | 17,915 | #225 |
Cities near Kakhovka
- Nova Kakhovka44,427 people · ~11 km away
- Oleshky24,639 people · ~61 km away
- Kherson66,000 people · ~69 km away
- Armyansk24,442 people · ~80 km away
- Skadovsk17,915 people · ~89 km away
- Apostolove15,828 people · ~96 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kakhovka?
Kakhovka has a population of 35,983 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #124 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Kakhovka in?
Kakhovka is located in Kherson, Ukraine.
Is Kakhovka the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 459 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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