Esenler Population 2026
Esenler has a population of 520,235, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Istanbul. Roughly 0.6% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
520,235
Rank in Türkiye
#24
Coordinates
41.04°N, 28.88°E
~72 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
359 km
223 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Istanbul
| City | Population | Rank in Türkiye |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | 15,701,602 | #1 |
| Esenyurt | 983,571 | #11 |
| Küçükçekmece | 792,030 | #14 |
| Bağcılar | 740,069 | #17 |
| Bahçelievler | 576,799 | #18 |
| Umraniye | 573,265 | #19 |
| Üsküdar | 524,452 | #23 |
| Sancaktepe | 489,848 | #25 |
Cities near Esenler
- Bağcılar740,069 people · ~2 km away
- Bahçelievler576,799 people · ~5 km away
- Istanbul15,701,602 people · ~7 km away
- Sultangazi436,935 people · ~7 km away
- Şişli314,684 people · ~9 km away
- Başakşehir193,750 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Esenler?
Esenler has a population of 520,235 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Esenler in?
Esenler is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Is Esenler the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 359 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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