Çay Population 2026
Çay has a population of 34,215, making it the #240 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Afyonkarahisar Province. It is about 459× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,215
Rank in Türkiye
#240
Coordinates
38.59°N, 31.03°E
~1,039 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
216 km
134 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Afyonkarahisar Province
| City | Population | Rank in Türkiye |
|---|---|---|
| Afyonkarahisar | 251,799 | #51 |
| Bolvadin | 55,870 | #169 |
| Sandıklı | 42,981 | #207 |
| Dinar | 35,359 | #231 |
| Emirdağ | 20,063 | #346 |
Cities near Çay
- Bolvadin55,870 people · ~13 km away
- Yalvaç39,145 people · ~35 km away
- Akşehir64,446 people · ~43 km away
- Afyonkarahisar251,799 people · ~46 km away
- Emirdağ20,063 people · ~49 km away
- Şarkîkaraağaç32,771 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Çay?
Çay has a population of 34,215 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #240 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Çay in?
Çay is located in Afyonkarahisar Province, Türkiye.
Is Çay the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 216 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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