Largest Cities in Odesa

Top 52 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Ukraine · Odesa

Largest Cities — Odesa

1 Odesa 1,015,826

2 Izmail 69,932

3 Chornomors’k 57,983

4 Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi 47,727

5 Podilsk 39,220

6 Pivdenne 32,677

7 Kiliya 19,540

8 Reni 18,530

9 Balta 18,511

10 Rozdilna 17,858

11 Bolhrad 15,044

12 Artsyz 14,355

13 Velykodolynske 13,856

14 Lymanka 13,085

15 Bilyayivka 12,477

16 Ovidiopol 11,572

17 Tatarbunary 10,836

18 Teplodar 9,958

19 Berezivka 9,644

20 Lyubashivka 9,055

21 Nerubayske 8,558

22 Dachne 8,549

23 Kodyma 8,514

24 Usatove 8,483

25 Ananyiv 7,789

26 Vylkove 7,712

27 Vypasne 7,675

28 Velykyi Dalnyk 7,655

29 Oleksandrivka 7,600

30 Lymanske 7,119

31 Shabo 7,108

32 Chornomorske 7,020

33 Dobroslav 6,847

34 Kubey 6,544

35 Shyryayeve 6,537

36 Savran 6,264

37 Fontanka 6,260

38 Mayaky 5,937

39 Bessarabske 5,692

40 Shevchenkove 5,625

41 Avanhard 5,554

42 Zorya 5,528

43 Ozerne 5,370

44 Serhiyivka 5,343

45 Velyka Mykhaylivka 5,303

46 Okny 5,290

47 Plakhtiyivka 5,237

48 Krasnosilka 5,187

49 Troyitske 5,178

50 Zakharivka 5,142

51 Starokozache 5,108

52 Horodnye 5,104

The largest cities in Odesa represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Odesa leads with a population of 1,015,826, followed by Izmail and Chornomors’k. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 17 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Odesa's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 17 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 5,142 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,230,688.

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