Gaziantep Population 2026
Gaziantep has a population of 2,222,415, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Gaziantep. Roughly 2.5% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 7.1× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
2,222,415
Rank in Türkiye
#5
Coordinates
37.06°N, 37.38°E
~842 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
506 km
314 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gaziantep
| City | Population | Rank in Türkiye |
|---|---|---|
| Nizip | 82,308 | #131 |
Cities near Gaziantep
- Nizip82,308 people · ~37 km away
- Kilis111,648 people · ~45 km away
- Pazarcık23,850 people · ~48 km away
- Birecik44,284 people · ~53 km away
- Kahramanmaraş384,953 people · ~71 km away
- Çağlayancerit15,530 people · ~77 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gaziantep?
Gaziantep has a population of 2,222,415 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Gaziantep in?
Gaziantep is located in Gaziantep, Türkiye.
Is Gaziantep the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 506 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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