Cizre Population 2026
Cizre has a population of 134,041, making it the #80 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Şırnak. Roughly 0.2% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 117× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
134,041
Rank in Türkiye
#80
Coordinates
37.33°N, 42.18°E
~380 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
860 km
534 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Şırnak
Cities near Cizre
FAQ
What is the population of Cizre?
Cizre has a population of 134,041 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #80 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Cizre in?
Cizre is located in Şırnak, Türkiye.
Is Cizre the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 860 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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