Where is Kharkiv, Ukraine?

Kharkiv, second-largest city and municipality in northeastern Ukraine. It situated at the bank of the Uda, Lopan, and Kharkiv rivers.

Location Map of Kharkiv, Ukraine

Where is Kharkiv Located?

Kharkiv, also known as Kharkov, the city was founded in 1654, is located at the banks of the Kharkiv, Lopan, and Udy rivers in northeastern Ukraine.

Kharkiv is the administrative centre of Kharkiv Oblast, the second largest city in the Ukraine with population of 1,433,886 residents. It covers an area of 350 km2 (140 sq mi).

Districts of Kharkiv

  • Kholodnohirskyi District
  • Shevchenkivskyi District
  • Kyivskyi District
  • Moskovskyi District
  • Nemyshlyanskyi District
  • Industrialnyi District
  • Slobidskyi District
  • Osnovianskyi District
  • Novobavarskyi District

Kharkiv City Facts & Information

ContinenEurope
CountryUkraine
OblastKharkiv
RaionKharkiv Raion
Founded1654
Coordinates: 49°59′33″N 36°13′52″E
LocationNortheastern Ukraine
Total Districts9
MayorIhor Terekhov
Area350 km2 (140 sq mi)
Elevation152 m (499 ft)
Population (2021)1,433,886
Density4,500/km2 (12,000/sq mi)
Metro Population2,032,400
Demonym(s)Kharkivite
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET), In Summer UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code61001-61499
Licence plateAX, KX, ХА (old), 21 (old)
AirportKharkiv International Airport
ClimateHumid continental
Famous ParksGor'ky park, Shevchenko park, Hydro park, Strelka park, Sarzhyn Yar and Feldman ecopark
Websitecity.kharkov.ua/en/