About Poltava
Poltava is located in Ukraine, part of Europe. Find essential geography and continue exploring more places in the same country.
Population279,593
Figure applies toPoltava (city)
Data as ofLatest recorded figure
Last checkedSeptember 3, 2026
CountryUkraine
ContinentEurope
Place typeCity
Country codeUA
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