Bağcılar Population 2026
Bağcılar has a population of 740,069, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Istanbul. Roughly 0.8% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
740,069
Rank in Türkiye
#17
Coordinates
41.04°N, 28.86°E
~105 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
360 km
224 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 |
| Bahçelievler | 576,799 | #18 |
| Umraniye | 573,265 | #19 |
| Üsküdar | 524,452 | #23 |
| Esenler | 520,235 | #24 |
| Sancaktepe | 489,848 | #25 |
Cities near Bağcılar
- Esenler520,235 people · ~2 km away
- Bahçelievler576,799 people · ~4 km away
- Sultangazi436,935 people · ~8 km away
- Istanbul15,701,602 people · ~8 km away
- Küçükçekmece792,030 people · ~9 km away
- Başakşehir193,750 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bağcılar?
Bağcılar has a population of 740,069 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Bağcılar in?
Bağcılar is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Is Bağcılar the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 360 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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