Elbistan Population 2026
Elbistan has a population of 80,456, making it the #134 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Kahramanmaraş. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 195× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
80,456
Rank in Türkiye
#134
Coordinates
38.21°N, 37.20°E
~1,139 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
421 km
261 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kahramanmaraş
| City | Population | Rank in Türkiye |
|---|---|---|
| Kahramanmaraş | 384,953 | #34 |
| Afşin | 39,613 | #212 |
| Göksun | 34,243 | #239 |
| Pazarcık | 23,850 | #308 |
| Çağlayancerit | 15,530 | #400 |
Cities near Elbistan
- Afşin39,613 people · ~25 km away
- Darende20,388 people · ~46 km away
- Çağlayancerit15,530 people · ~52 km away
- Gölbaşı28,078 people · ~61 km away
- Göksun34,243 people · ~65 km away
- Kahramanmaraş384,953 people · ~73 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Elbistan?
Elbistan has a population of 80,456 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #134 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Elbistan in?
Elbistan is located in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye.
Is Elbistan the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 421 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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