Çerkeş Population 2026
Çerkeş has a population of 17,802, making it the #368 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Çankırı. It is about 882× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,802
Rank in Türkiye
#368
Coordinates
40.81°N, 32.89°E
~1,133 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
99 km
61 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Çankırı
| City | Population | Rank in Türkiye |
|---|---|---|
| Çankırı | 90,564 | #121 |
Cities near Çerkeş
- Kızılcahamam17,975 people · ~43 km away
- Karabük125,403 people · ~49 km away
- Safranbolu35,242 people · ~52 km away
- Gerede28,582 people · ~59 km away
- Çubuk62,602 people · ~65 km away
- Çankırı90,564 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Çerkeş?
Çerkeş has a population of 17,802 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #368 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Çerkeş in?
Çerkeş is located in Çankırı, Türkiye.
Is Çerkeş the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 99 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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