Largest Cities in Poltava

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries  ·  Ukraine  ·  Poltava

Largest Cities - Poltava

1 Poltava 279,593
2 Rozsoshentsi 279,593
3 Levada 279,593
4 Podil 279,593
5 Kyivskyi 279,593
6 Shevchenko 279,593
7 Takhtaulove 279,593
8 Krutyi Bereh 279,593
9 Vakulyntsi 279,593
10 Yakivtsi 279,593
11 Dublyanshchyna 279,593
12 Zaliznychne 279,593
13 Lisok 279,593
14 Novobudova 279,593
15 Semianivka 279,593
16 Horbanivka 279,593
17 Makukhivka 279,593
18 Terentiivka 279,593
19 Velyka Kokhnivka 215,271
20 Kriukiv 215,271
21 Kremenchuk 215,271
22 Molodizhnyi 215,271
23 Avtozavodskyi 215,271
24 Tretiy Zanasyp 215,271
25 Pershyi Zanasyp 215,271
26 Rakivka 215,271
27 Kostroma 215,271
28 Sadky 215,271
29 Kryvushi 215,271
30 Mala Kokhnivka 215,271
31 Lashky 215,271
32 Novoivanivka 215,271
33 Revivka 215,271
34 Heroyiv Mariupolya 215,271
35 Horishni Plavni 49,854
36 Nyzy 49,854
37 Salivka 49,854
38 Lubny 44,089
39 Zasullia 44,089
40 Vyshchyi Bulatets 44,089
41 Solonytsia 44,089
42 Novaky 44,089
43 Kalaidyntsi 44,089
44 Nyzhnii Bulatets 44,089
45 Myrhorod 37,886
46 Harkushyntsi 37,886
47 Hadyach 22,851
48 Velbivka 22,851
49 Sosnivka 22,851
50 Krasna Luka 22,851
51 Rymarivka 22,851
52 Knyshivka 22,851
53 Khyttsi 22,851
54 Pyriatyn 14,988
55 Velyka Krucha 14,988
56 Deimanivka 14,988
57 Holoborodka 14,988
58 Karlivka 14,470
59 Khorol 12,720
60 Shtompelivka 12,720
61 Kotelva 12,122
62 Lokhvytsya 11,485
63 Yakhnyky 11,485
64 Mlyny 11,485
65 Hrebinka 10,645
66 Slobodo-Petrivka 10,645
67 Korovai 10,645
68 Korniivka 10,645
69 Shchemylivka 10,000
70 Zinkiv 9,856
71 Velyka Pavlivka 9,856
72 Tarasivka 9,856
73 Liutenski Budyshcha 9,856
74 Bobrivnyk 9,856
75 Vlasivka 9,856
76 Shylivka 9,856
77 Pirky 9,856
78 Protsenky 9,856
79 Kobelyaky 9,841
80 Krasne 9,841
81 Lishchynivka 9,841
82 Pidhora 9,841
83 Reshetylivka 9,240
84 Pokrovske 9,240
85 Miakenkivka 9,240
86 Hlobyne 8,955
87 Verbky 8,955
88 Shepelivka 8,955
89 Pyrohy 8,955
90 Opryshky 8,955
91 Novi Sanzhary 8,179
92 Malyi Kobeliachok 8,179
93 Leliukhivka 8,179
94 Zachepylivka 8,179
95 Kliusivka 8,179
96 Nedoharky 7,724
97 Nova Znamianka 7,724
98 Horyslavtsi 7,724
99 Yalyntsi 7,724
100 Zavodske 7,712

The largest cities in Poltava represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Poltava leads with a population of 279,593, followed by Rozsoshentsi and Levada. 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 50th largest city still has a population of 22,851 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,397,965.

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