Ataşehir Population 2026
Ataşehir has a population of 361,615, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Istanbul. Roughly 0.4% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
361,615
Rank in Türkiye
#37
Coordinates
40.98°N, 29.12°E
~83 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
338 km
210 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Istanbul
| City | Population | Rank in Türkiye |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | 15,701,602 | #1 |
| Esenyurt | 983,571 | #11 |
| Küçükçekmece | 792,030 | #14 |
| Bağcılar | 740,069 | #17 |
| Bahçelievler | 576,799 | #18 |
| Umraniye | 573,265 | #19 |
| Üsküdar | 524,452 | #23 |
| Esenler | 520,235 | #24 |
Cities near Ataşehir
- Umraniye573,265 people · ~4 km away
- Maltepe427,040 people · ~6 km away
- Üsküdar524,452 people · ~10 km away
- Sancaktepe489,848 people · ~10 km away
- Sultanbeyli358,201 people · ~13 km away
- Çubuklu20,698 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ataşehir?
Ataşehir has a population of 361,615 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Ataşehir in?
Ataşehir is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Is Ataşehir the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 338 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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