Esenyurt Population 2026
Esenyurt has a population of 983,571, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Istanbul. Roughly 1.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
983,571
Rank in Türkiye
#11
Coordinates
41.03°N, 28.68°E
~97 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
374 km
232 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Istanbul
| City | Population | Rank in Türkiye |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | 15,701,602 | #1 |
| Küçükçekmece | 792,030 | #14 |
| Bağcılar | 740,069 | #17 |
| Bahçelievler | 576,799 | #18 |
| Umraniye | 573,265 | #19 |
| Üsküdar | 524,452 | #23 |
| Esenler | 520,235 | #24 |
| Sancaktepe | 489,848 | #25 |
Cities near Esenyurt
- Yakuplu28,811 people · ~4 km away
- Gürpınar29,411 people · ~7 km away
- Büyükçekmece163,140 people · ~8 km away
- Küçükçekmece792,030 people · ~9 km away
- Mimarsinan31,002 people · ~10 km away
- Tepecik21,699 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Esenyurt?
Esenyurt has a population of 983,571 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Esenyurt in?
Esenyurt is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Is Esenyurt the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 374 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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