Erzurum Population 2026

Erzurum has a population of 767,848, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Erzurum. Roughly 0.9% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

767,848

Rank in Türkiye

#15

Coordinates

39.91°N, 41.28°E

~1,914 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

718 km

446 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Erzurum

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Hınıs	35,472	#230
Pasinler	24,553	#302
Oltu	23,504	#313
Karaçoban	20,467	#339
Horasan	17,067	#378
Çat	15,556	#399
Aşkale	15,462	#401

Cities near Erzurum

Pasinler24,553 people · ~34 km away
Çat15,556 people · ~43 km away
Aşkale15,462 people · ~50 km away
Hınıs35,472 people · ~71 km away
Horasan17,067 people · ~77 km away
Varto18,691 people · ~83 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Erzurum?

Erzurum has a population of 767,848 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Erzurum in?

Erzurum is located in Erzurum, Türkiye.

Is Erzurum the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 718 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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