Başakşehir Population 2026
Başakşehir has a population of 193,750, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Istanbul. Roughly 0.2% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 81× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
193,750
Rank in Türkiye
#63
Coordinates
41.11°N, 28.79°E
~155 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
368 km
229 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 Başakşehir
- Sultangazi436,935 people · ~6 km away
- Bağcılar740,069 people · ~9 km away
- Arnavutköy198,165 people · ~10 km away
- Esenler520,235 people · ~10 km away
- Küçükçekmece792,030 people · ~13 km away
- Bahçelievler576,799 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Başakşehir?
Başakşehir has a population of 193,750 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Başakşehir in?
Başakşehir is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Is Başakşehir the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 368 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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