Melitopol Population 2026
Melitopol has a population of 148,851, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Zaporizhzhia. Roughly 0.4% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
148,851
Rank in Ukraine
#33
Coordinates
46.85°N, 35.38°E
~38 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
537 km
333 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zaporizhzhia
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Zaporizhzhya | 710,052 | #7 |
| Berdyansk | 106,311 | #40 |
| Enerhodar | 52,887 | #88 |
| Tokmak | 29,573 | #145 |
| Polohy | 18,111 | #223 |
| Dniprorudne | 17,736 | #231 |
| Vilnyansk | 15,044 | #269 |
Cities near Melitopol
FAQ
What is the population of Melitopol?
Melitopol has a population of 148,851 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Melitopol in?
Melitopol is located in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.
Is Melitopol the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 537 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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