Kaniv Population 2026
Kaniv has a population of 23,503, making it the #179 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Cherkasy. Roughly 0.1% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 126× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,503
Rank in Ukraine
#179
Coordinates
49.75°N, 31.47°E
~85 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
103 km
64 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cherkasy
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Cherkasy | 269,836 | #18 |
| Uman | 81,525 | #50 |
| Smila | 66,475 | #67 |
| Zolotonosha | 27,818 | #154 |
| Korsun-Shevchenkivskyi | 17,763 | #230 |
| Shpola | 16,674 | #242 |
| Zvenyhorodka | 16,490 | #244 |
| Bahacheve | 15,763 | #257 |
Cities near Kaniv
- Pereiaslav26,273 people · ~35 km away
- Korsun-Shevchenkivskyi17,763 people · ~40 km away
- Zolotonosha27,818 people · ~42 km away
- Bohuslav15,789 people · ~49 km away
- Cherkasy269,836 people · ~54 km away
- Yahotyn18,995 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kaniv?
Kaniv has a population of 23,503 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #179 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Kaniv in?
Kaniv is located in Cherkasy, Ukraine.
Is Kaniv the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 103 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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