Kupyansk Population 2026

Kupyansk has a population of 27,169, making it the #159 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Kharkiv. Roughly 0.1% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 109× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,169

Rank in Ukraine

#159

Coordinates

49.71°N, 37.62°E

~79 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv

Distance to capital (Kyiv)

513 km

319 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
Balakliya	26,334	#162
Pisochyn	23,509	#178
Berestyn	21,426	#192

Cities near Kupyansk

Kivsharivka19,738 people · ~10 km away
Svatove16,145 people · ~51 km away
Izyum45,884 people · ~61 km away
Balakliya26,334 people · ~62 km away
Chuhuyiv36,519 people · ~68 km away
Slobozhanske15,825 people · ~80 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kupyansk?

Kupyansk has a population of 27,169 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #159 biggest city in Ukraine.

What region is Kupyansk in?

Kupyansk is located in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Is Kupyansk the capital of Ukraine?

No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 513 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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