Çanakkale Population 2026
Çanakkale has a population of 143,622, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Canakkale. Roughly 0.2% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 109× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
143,622
Rank in Türkiye
#79
Coordinates
40.16°N, 26.41°E
~12 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
549 km
341 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Çanakkale?
Çanakkale has a population of 143,622 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Çanakkale in?
Çanakkale is located in Canakkale, Türkiye.
Is Çanakkale the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 549 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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