Akçakale Population 2026

Akçakale has a population of 32,114, making it the #247 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Şanlıurfa. It is about 489× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

32,114

Rank in Türkiye

#247

Coordinates

36.71°N, 38.95°E

~361 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

640 km

397 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Şanlıurfa

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Şanlıurfa	449,549	#28
Siverek	175,341	#69
Viranşehir	154,163	#75
Suruç	101,178	#107
Birecik	44,284	#202
Ceylanpınar	31,488	#251
Bozova	21,502	#329
Hilvan	16,990	#379

Cities near Akçakale

Şanlıurfa449,549 people · ~53 km away
Suruç101,178 people · ~55 km away
Bozova21,502 people · ~81 km away
Viranşehir154,163 people · ~92 km away
Birecik44,284 people · ~93 km away
Hilvan16,990 people · ~97 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Akçakale?

Akçakale has a population of 32,114 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #247 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Akçakale in?

Akçakale is located in Şanlıurfa, Türkiye.

Is Akçakale the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 640 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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