Shakhtarske Population 2026

Shakhtarske has a population of 27,573, making it the #156 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Dnipropetrovsk. Roughly 0.1% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 107× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,573

Rank in Ukraine

#156

Coordinates

48.35°N, 36.40°E

~132 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv

Distance to capital (Kyiv)

485 km

301 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Dnipropetrovsk

City	Population	Rank in Ukraine
Dnipro	968,502	#4
Kryvyy Rih	603,904	#8
Kamyanske	226,845	#26
Nikopol	105,160	#42
Pavlohrad	101,430	#44
Samar	70,550	#61
Inhulets	62,173	#75
Marhanets	44,980	#99

Cities near Shakhtarske

Ternivka26,961 people · ~31 km away
Pavlohrad101,430 people · ~44 km away
Dobropillia28,170 people · ~53 km away
Pokrovsk60,127 people · ~58 km away
Lozova54,026 people · ~61 km away
Myrnohrad46,098 people · ~64 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shakhtarske?

Shakhtarske has a population of 27,573 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #156 biggest city in Ukraine.

What region is Shakhtarske in?

Shakhtarske is located in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine.

Is Shakhtarske the capital of Ukraine?

No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 485 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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