Okhtyrka Population 2026
Okhtyrka has a population of 47,216, making it the #95 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Sumy. Roughly 0.1% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,216
Rank in Ukraine
#95
Coordinates
50.31°N, 34.89°E
~125 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
310 km
193 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sumy
Cities near Okhtyrka
- Trostyanets19,544 people · ~20 km away
- Lebedyn23,892 people · ~42 km away
- Bohodukhiv17,818 people · ~48 km away
- Hadyach23,480 people · ~64 km away
- Sumy256,474 people · ~68 km away
- Poltava279,593 people · ~84 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Okhtyrka?
Okhtyrka has a population of 47,216 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #95 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Okhtyrka in?
Okhtyrka is located in Sumy, Ukraine.
Is Okhtyrka the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 310 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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