Hendek Population 2026

Hendek has a population of 35,257, making it the #233 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Sakarya. It is about 445× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

35,257

Rank in Türkiye

#233

Coordinates

40.80°N, 30.75°E

~185 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

203 km

126 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sakarya

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Adapazarı	286,787	#46
Karasu Mahallesi	39,508	#214
Karasu	30,746	#256
Sapanca	25,224	#293
Akyazı	25,068	#297
Ferizli	23,740	#311
Geyve	20,199	#343
Kocaali	15,076	#410

Cities near Hendek

Akyazı25,068 people · ~17 km away
Ferizli23,740 people · ~27 km away
Adapazarı286,787 people · ~29 km away
Kocaali15,076 people · ~30 km away
Karasu Mahallesi39,508 people · ~30 km away
Karasu30,746 people · ~34 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hendek?

Hendek has a population of 35,257 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #233 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Hendek in?

Hendek is located in Sakarya, Türkiye.

Is Hendek the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 203 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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