Baskil Population 2026

Baskil has a population of 15,922, making it the #395 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Elazığ. It is about 986× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,922

Rank in Türkiye

#395

Coordinates

38.57°N, 38.82°E

~1,206 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

535 km

332 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Elazığ

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Elazığ	443,363	#29
Karakoçan	29,735	#262
Kovancılar	22,976	#317

Cities near Baskil

Elazığ443,363 people · ~37 km away
Akçapınar84,366 people · ~43 km away
Malatya750,491 people · ~50 km away
Yakınca23,063 people · ~58 km away
Çermik20,975 people · ~73 km away
Tunceli35,161 people · ~86 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Baskil?

Baskil has a population of 15,922 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #395 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Baskil in?

Baskil is located in Elazığ, Türkiye.

Is Baskil the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 535 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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