Shakhtarsk Population 2026
Shakhtarsk has a population of 71,700, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Donetsk. Roughly 0.2% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
71,700
Rank in Ukraine
#60
Coordinates
48.06°N, 38.44°E
~227 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
633 km
393 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Donetsk
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Donetsk | 901,645 | #5 |
| Makiyivka | 338,968 | #13 |
| Horlivka | 239,828 | #23 |
| Mariupol | 230,000 | #25 |
| Kramatorsk | 147,145 | #35 |
| Slovyansk | 105,141 | #43 |
| Bakhmut | 80,500 | #51 |
| Yenakiyeve | 76,673 | #54 |
Cities near Shakhtarsk
- Chystyakove53,462 people · ~12 km away
- Khartsyzk56,182 people · ~22 km away
- Snizhne55,587 people · ~24 km away
- Yenakiyeve76,673 people · ~27 km away
- Amvrosiivka17,998 people · ~30 km away
- Khrustalnyi79,533 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shakhtarsk?
Shakhtarsk has a population of 71,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Shakhtarsk in?
Shakhtarsk is located in Donetsk, Ukraine.
Is Shakhtarsk the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 633 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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