Ergani Population 2026
Ergani has a population of 52,684, making it the #176 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Diyarbakır Province. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 298× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,684
Rank in Türkiye
#176
Coordinates
38.27°N, 39.75°E
~944 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
623 km
387 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Diyarbakır Province
Cities near Ergani
- Çermik20,975 people · ~31 km away
- Kovancılar22,976 people · ~51 km away
- Diyarbakır1,833,684 people · ~57 km away
- Elazığ443,363 people · ~65 km away
- Siverek175,341 people · ~69 km away
- Karakoçan29,735 people · ~80 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ergani?
Ergani has a population of 52,684 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #176 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Ergani in?
Ergani is located in Diyarbakır Province, Türkiye.
Is Ergani the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 623 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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