Büyükçekmece Population 2026
Büyükçekmece has a population of 163,140, making it the #72 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Istanbul. Roughly 0.2% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 96× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
163,140
Rank in Türkiye
#72
Coordinates
41.02°N, 28.59°E
~5 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
381 km
237 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 Büyükçekmece
- Mimarsinan31,002 people · ~2 km away
- Tepecik21,699 people · ~3 km away
- Gürpınar29,411 people · ~4 km away
- Esenyurt983,571 people · ~8 km away
- Yakuplu28,811 people · ~8 km away
- Küçükçekmece792,030 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Büyükçekmece?
Büyükçekmece has a population of 163,140 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #72 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Büyükçekmece in?
Büyükçekmece is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Is Büyükçekmece the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 381 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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