Aşkale Population 2026

Aşkale has a population of 15,462, making it the #401 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Erzurum. It is about 1015× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,462

Rank in Türkiye

#401

Coordinates

39.92°N, 40.70°E

~1,659 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

668 km

415 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Erzurum

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Erzurum	767,848	#15
Hınıs	35,472	#230
Pasinler	24,553	#302
Oltu	23,504	#313
Karaçoban	20,467	#339
Horasan	17,067	#378
Çat	15,556	#399

Cities near Aşkale

Çat15,556 people · ~42 km away
Erzurum767,848 people · ~50 km away
Bayburt48,036 people · ~55 km away
Pasinler24,553 people · ~83 km away
Cimin39,591 people · ~88 km away
Erzincan150,714 people · ~105 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Aşkale?

Aşkale has a population of 15,462 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #401 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Aşkale in?

Aşkale is located in Erzurum, Türkiye.

Is Aşkale the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 668 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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