Develi Population 2026

Develi has a population of 35,868, making it the #229 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Kayseri. It is about 438× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

35,868

Rank in Türkiye

#229

Coordinates

38.39°N, 35.49°E

~1,260 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

284 km

176 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kayseri

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Kayseri	1,452,458	#8
Talas	36,890	#224
Yahyalı	25,019	#298
Hacılar	21,167	#334

Cities near Develi

Hacılar21,167 people · ~29 km away
Talas36,890 people · ~34 km away
Yahyalı25,019 people · ~34 km away
Kayseri1,452,458 people · ~38 km away
Ürgüp16,642 people · ~57 km away
Yeşilova15,242 people · ~72 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Develi?

Develi has a population of 35,868 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #229 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Develi in?

Develi is located in Kayseri, Türkiye.

Is Develi the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 284 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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