Afşin Population 2026
Afşin has a population of 39,613, making it the #212 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Kahramanmaraş. It is about 396× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,613
Rank in Türkiye
#212
Coordinates
38.25°N, 36.91°E
~1,222 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
397 km
247 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kahramanmaraş
| City | Population | Rank in Türkiye |
|---|---|---|
| Kahramanmaraş | 384,953 | #34 |
| Elbistan | 80,456 | #134 |
| Göksun | 34,243 | #239 |
| Pazarcık | 23,850 | #308 |
| Çağlayancerit | 15,530 | #400 |
Cities near Afşin
- Elbistan80,456 people · ~25 km away
- Göksun34,243 people · ~44 km away
- Yeşilova15,242 people · ~58 km away
- Darende20,388 people · ~61 km away
- Çağlayancerit15,530 people · ~65 km away
- Kahramanmaraş384,953 people · ~74 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Afşin?
Afşin has a population of 39,613 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #212 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Afşin in?
Afşin is located in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye.
Is Afşin the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 397 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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