Arhavi Population 2026

Arhavi has a population of 16,217, making it the #392 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Artvin. It is about 968× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,217

Rank in Türkiye

#392

Coordinates

41.35°N, 41.30°E

~6 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

730 km

453 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Artvin

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Artvin	25,841	#289
Hopa	17,519	#370

Cities near Arhavi

Hopa17,519 people · ~11 km away
Ardeşen67,965 people · ~33 km away
Artvin25,841 people · ~47 km away
Çayeli24,556 people · ~57 km away
Rize119,828 people · ~75 km away
Of31,951 people · ~99 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Arhavi?

Arhavi has a population of 16,217 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #392 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Arhavi in?

Arhavi is located in Artvin, Türkiye.

Is Arhavi the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 730 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.

← All biggest cities in Türkiye · Türkiye population by year