Elazığ Population 2026

Elazığ has a population of 443,363, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Elazığ. Roughly 0.5% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

443,363

Rank in Türkiye

#29

Coordinates

38.67°N, 39.22°E

~1,062 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

565 km

351 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Elazığ

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Karakoçan	29,735	#262
Kovancılar	22,976	#317
Baskil	15,922	#395

Cities near Elazığ

Baskil15,922 people · ~37 km away
Akçapınar84,366 people · ~39 km away
Tunceli35,161 people · ~55 km away
Kovancılar22,976 people · ~56 km away
Çermik20,975 people · ~63 km away
Ergani52,684 people · ~65 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Elazığ?

Elazığ has a population of 443,363 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Elazığ in?

Elazığ is located in Elazığ, Türkiye.

Is Elazığ the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 565 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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