Antakya Population 2026
Antakya has a population of 399,045, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Hatay. Roughly 0.5% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
399,045
Rank in Türkiye
#32
Coordinates
36.21°N, 36.16°E
~104 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
504 km
313 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hatay
Cities near Antakya
FAQ
What is the population of Antakya?
Antakya has a population of 399,045 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Antakya in?
Antakya is located in Hatay, Türkiye.
Is Antakya the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 504 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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