Volnovakha Population 2026
Volnovakha has a population of 21,166, making it the #195 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Donetsk. Roughly 0.1% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 139× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,166
Rank in Ukraine
#195
Coordinates
47.60°N, 37.49°E
~263 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
599 km
372 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 Volnovakha
FAQ
What is the population of Volnovakha?
Volnovakha has a population of 21,166 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #195 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Volnovakha in?
Volnovakha is located in Donetsk, Ukraine.
Is Volnovakha the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 599 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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