Popasna Population 2026
Popasna has a population of 19,199, making it the #209 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Luhansk. It is about 154× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,199
Rank in Ukraine
#209
Coordinates
48.63°N, 38.37°E
~254 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
601 km
373 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Luhansk
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Luhansk | 397,677 | #12 |
| Alchevsk | 106,062 | #41 |
| Siverskodonetsk | 99,067 | #45 |
| Lysychansk | 93,340 | #47 |
| Khrustalnyi | 79,533 | #52 |
| Kadiyivka | 73,248 | #57 |
| Dovzhansk | 62,691 | #73 |
| Rubizhne | 55,247 | #84 |
Cities near Popasna
- Sokolohirsk36,091 people · ~11 km away
- Holubivka26,654 people · ~20 km away
- Kadiyivka73,248 people · ~21 km away
- Bryanka44,760 people · ~26 km away
- Bakhmut80,500 people · ~28 km away
- Lysychansk93,340 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Popasna?
Popasna has a population of 19,199 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #209 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Popasna in?
Popasna is located in Luhansk, Ukraine.
Is Popasna the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 601 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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