Afyonkarahisar Population 2026
Afyonkarahisar has a population of 251,799, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Afyonkarahisar Province. Roughly 0.3% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
251,799
Rank in Türkiye
#51
Coordinates
38.76°N, 30.54°E
~1,019 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
237 km
147 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Afyonkarahisar?
Afyonkarahisar has a population of 251,799 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Afyonkarahisar in?
Afyonkarahisar is located in Afyonkarahisar Province, Türkiye.
Is Afyonkarahisar the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 237 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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