Alaplı Population 2026

Alaplı has a population of 20,890, making it the #336 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Zonguldak Province. It is about 752× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,890

Rank in Türkiye

#336

Coordinates

41.18°N, 31.39°E

~7 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

187 km

116 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zonguldak Province

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Zonguldak	101,749	#104
Ereğli	88,848	#123
Devrek	24,559	#300
Çaycuma	21,773	#327

Cities near Alaplı

Ereğli88,848 people · ~12 km away
Akçakoca35,151 people · ~24 km away
Düzce194,097 people · ~42 km away
Zonguldak101,749 people · ~45 km away
Kaynaşlı20,379 people · ~46 km away
Kocaali15,076 people · ~47 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Alaplı?

Alaplı has a population of 20,890 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #336 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Alaplı in?

Alaplı is located in Zonguldak Province, Türkiye.

Is Alaplı the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 187 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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