Yalta Population 2026
Yalta has a population of 77,003, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Crimea. Roughly 0.2% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
77,003
Rank in Ukraine
#53
Coordinates
44.50°N, 34.17°E
~54 m elevation · Europe/Simferopol
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
716 km
445 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Crimea
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Simferopol | 336,460 | #14 |
| Kerch | 148,932 | #32 |
| Yevpatoriya | 107,040 | #39 |
| Feodosiya | 68,562 | #63 |
| Dzhankoy | 41,731 | #109 |
| Yany Kapu | 30,700 | #140 |
| Alushta | 29,586 | #144 |
| Saki | 28,322 | #150 |
Cities near Yalta
- Alushta29,586 people · ~27 km away
- Bakhchysaray27,448 people · ~37 km away
- Balaklava18,649 people · ~45 km away
- Simferopol336,460 people · ~51 km away
- Sevastopol547,820 people · ~52 km away
- Bilohirsk16,428 people · ~71 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yalta?
Yalta has a population of 77,003 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Yalta in?
Yalta is located in Crimea, Ukraine.
Is Yalta the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 716 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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