Sambir Population 2026

Sambir has a population of 34,152, making it the #130 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Lviv. Roughly 0.1% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 86× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

34,152

Rank in Ukraine

#130

Coordinates

49.52°N, 23.20°E

~300 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv

Distance to capital (Kyiv)

534 km

332 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lviv

City	Population	Rank in Ukraine
Lviv	717,273	#6
Drohobych	73,682	#56
Sheptytskyi	64,297	#71
Stryi	61,404	#77
Boryslav	32,473	#134
Novoyavorivs'k	31,366	#137
Novyi Rozdil	28,304	#151
Truskavets	28,287	#152

Cities near Sambir

Drohobych73,682 people · ~29 km away
Boryslav32,473 people · ~30 km away
Mostyska16,945 people · ~31 km away
Truskavets28,287 people · ~34 km away
Stebnyk20,200 people · ~35 km away
Horodok15,993 people · ~44 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sambir?

Sambir has a population of 34,152 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #130 biggest city in Ukraine.

What region is Sambir in?

Sambir is located in Lviv, Ukraine.

Is Sambir the capital of Ukraine?

No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 534 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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