Ahlat Population 2026

Ahlat has a population of 64,695, making it the #154 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Bitlis. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 243× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ahlat (capital Ankara shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

64,695

Rank in Türkiye

#154

Coordinates

38.75°N, 42.48°E

~1,708 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

838 km

520 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bitlis

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Tatvan	73,222	#142
Bitlis	53,023	#174
Adilcevaz	52,781	#175
Güroymak	25,826	#290
Hizan	15,302	#404

Cities near Ahlat

Adilcevaz52,781 people · ~23 km away
Tatvan73,222 people · ~33 km away
Bulanık31,430 people · ~42 km away
Malazgirt26,108 people · ~44 km away
Güroymak25,826 people · ~45 km away
Bitlis53,023 people · ~50 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ahlat?

Ahlat has a population of 64,695 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #154 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Ahlat in?

Ahlat is located in Bitlis, Türkiye.

Is Ahlat the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 838 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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