Darende Population 2026

Darende has a population of 20,388, making it the #341 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Malatya. It is about 770× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

Location of Darende (capital Ankara shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

20,388

Rank in Türkiye

#341

Coordinates

38.55°N, 37.51°E

~1,036 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

429 km

266 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Malatya

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Malatya	750,491	#16
Yakınca	23,063	#315

Cities near Darende

Elbistan80,456 people · ~46 km away
Afşin39,613 people · ~61 km away
Yakınca23,063 people · ~69 km away
Malatya750,491 people · ~74 km away
Gölbaşı28,078 people · ~86 km away
Çağlayancerit15,530 people · ~91 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Darende?

Darende has a population of 20,388 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #341 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Darende in?

Darende is located in Malatya, Türkiye.

Is Darende the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 429 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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