Alaca Population 2026

Alaca has a population of 27,019, making it the #280 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Çorum. It is about 581× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,019

Rank in Türkiye

#280

Coordinates

40.17°N, 34.84°E

~923 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

171 km

106 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Çorum

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Çorum	269,595	#49
Sungurlu	37,526	#221
Osmancık	36,443	#226
İskilip	19,829	#348

Cities near Alaca

Yozgat87,881 people · ~39 km away
Sungurlu37,526 people · ~40 km away
Çorum269,595 people · ~43 km away
Sorgun62,862 people · ~49 km away
Yerköy35,294 people · ~67 km away
İskilip19,829 people · ~70 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Alaca?

Alaca has a population of 27,019 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #280 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Alaca in?

Alaca is located in Çorum, Türkiye.

Is Alaca the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 171 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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