Akşehir Population 2026

Akşehir has a population of 64,446, making it the #155 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Konya. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 244× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

64,446

Rank in Türkiye

#155

Coordinates

38.36°N, 31.42°E

~1,033 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

213 km

132 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Konya

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Konya	1,433,861	#9
Ereğli	156,253	#74
Seydişehir	51,089	#180
Karapınar	49,509	#187
Kulu	47,037	#194
Çumra	45,657	#196
Beyşehir	44,460	#201
Ilgın	27,423	#278

Cities near Akşehir

Yalvaç39,145 people · ~22 km away
Şarkîkaraağaç32,771 people · ~31 km away
Çay34,215 people · ~43 km away
Ilgın27,423 people · ~44 km away
Bolvadin55,870 people · ~51 km away
Kadınhanı15,301 people · ~71 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Akşehir?

Akşehir has a population of 64,446 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #155 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Akşehir in?

Akşehir is located in Konya, Türkiye.

Is Akşehir the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 213 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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