Araklı Population 2026

Araklı has a population of 29,917, making it the #261 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Trabzon. It is about 525× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

29,917

Rank in Türkiye

#261

Coordinates

40.94°N, 40.06°E

~8 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

620 km

385 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Trabzon

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Trabzon	244,083	#53
Akçaabat	45,105	#198
Vakfıkebir	37,728	#220
Beşikdüzü	36,987	#222
Of	31,951	#249
Sürmene	20,039	#347
Yomra	19,770	#351
Arsin	16,148	#393

Cities near Araklı

Sürmene20,039 people · ~7 km away
Arsin16,148 people · ~11 km away
Of31,951 people · ~17 km away
Yomra19,770 people · ~17 km away
Trabzon244,083 people · ~29 km away
Rize119,828 people · ~40 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Araklı?

Araklı has a population of 29,917 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #261 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Araklı in?

Araklı is located in Trabzon, Türkiye.

Is Araklı the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 620 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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