Çatalca Population 2026
Çatalca has a population of 39,678, making it the #211 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Istanbul. It is about 396× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,678
Rank in Türkiye
#211
Coordinates
41.14°N, 28.46°E
~64 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
395 km
245 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 Çatalca
- Kavaklı50,502 people · ~12 km away
- Tepecik21,699 people · ~15 km away
- Mimarsinan31,002 people · ~16 km away
- Büyükçekmece163,140 people · ~17 km away
- Silivri53,167 people · ~19 km away
- Gürpınar29,411 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Çatalca?
Çatalca has a population of 39,678 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #211 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Çatalca in?
Çatalca is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Is Çatalca the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 395 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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