Largest Cities in Poltava

Top 40 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Poltava

1 Poltava 283,402

2 Kremenchuk 217,710

3 Avtozavodskyi 157,382

4 Shevchenko 147,600

5 Kyivskyi 110,600

6 Kriukiv 75,578

7 Horishni Plavni 49,854

8 Lubny 44,595

9 Molodizhnyi 44,000

10 Myrhorod 39,575

11 Podil 31,870

12 Hadyach 23,480

13 Velyka Kokhnivka 17,966

14 Pyriatyn 14,988

15 Karlivka 14,470

16 Levada 13,990

17 Khorol 12,540

18 Kotelva 12,122

19 Lokhvytsya 11,014

20 Hrebinka 10,541

21 Shchemylivka 10,000

22 Tretiy Zanasyp 10,000

23 Kobelyaky 9,772

24 Zinkiv 9,514

25 Hlobyne 9,349

26 Rozsoshentsi 9,272

27 Reshetylivka 9,240

28 Rakivka 8,500

29 Novi Sanzhary 8,179

30 Pershyi Zanasyp 8,000

31 Zavodske 7,832

32 Dykanka 7,662

33 Cherednyky 6,500

34 Kostroma 6,500

35 Hradyzk 6,248

36 Semenivka 6,089

37 Chutove 6,079

38 Velyka Bahachka 5,488

39 Opishnya 5,278

40 Obolon 5,063

The largest cities in Poltava represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Poltava leads with a population of 283,402, followed by Kremenchuk and Avtozavodskyi. 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. 18 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. Poltava's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 18 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 916,694.

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