Makiyivka Population 2026
Makiyivka has a population of 338,968, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Donetsk. Roughly 0.9% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 8.7× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
338,968
Rank in Ukraine
#13
Coordinates
48.05°N, 37.93°E
~223 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
600 km
373 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Donetsk
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Donetsk | 901,645 | #5 |
| Horlivka | 239,828 | #23 |
| 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 Makiyivka
- Donetsk901,645 people · ~10 km away
- Yasynuvata37,600 people · ~10 km away
- Khartsyzk56,182 people · ~16 km away
- Avdiyivka35,826 people · ~17 km away
- Horlivka239,828 people · ~29 km away
- Yenakiyeve76,673 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Makiyivka?
Makiyivka has a population of 338,968 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Makiyivka in?
Makiyivka is located in Donetsk, Ukraine.
Is Makiyivka the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 600 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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