Simferopol Population 2026
Simferopol has a population of 336,460, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Crimea. Roughly 0.9% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 8.8× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
336,460
Rank in Ukraine
#14
Coordinates
44.96°N, 34.11°E
~247 m elevation · Europe/Simferopol
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
667 km
414 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Crimea
Cities near Simferopol
- Bakhchysaray27,448 people · ~30 km away
- Alushta29,586 people · ~39 km away
- Bilohirsk16,428 people · ~40 km away
- Saki28,322 people · ~45 km away
- Yalta77,003 people · ~51 km away
- Sevastopol547,820 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Simferopol?
Simferopol has a population of 336,460 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Simferopol in?
Simferopol is located in Crimea, Ukraine.
Is Simferopol the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 667 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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