Hilvan Population 2026

Hilvan has a population of 16,990, making it the #379 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Şanlıurfa. It is about 924× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,990

Rank in Türkiye

#379

Coordinates

37.59°N, 38.96°E

~590 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

589 km

366 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Şanlıurfa

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Şanlıurfa	449,549	#28
Siverek	175,341	#69
Viranşehir	154,163	#75
Suruç	101,178	#107
Birecik	44,284	#202
Akçakale	32,114	#247
Ceylanpınar	31,488	#251
Bozova	21,502	#329

Cities near Hilvan

Kâhta97,875 people · ~37 km away
Siverek175,341 people · ~37 km away
Bozova21,502 people · ~45 km away
Şanlıurfa449,549 people · ~49 km away
Adıyaman290,883 people · ~63 km away
Altınşehir26,153 people · ~66 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hilvan?

Hilvan has a population of 16,990 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #379 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Hilvan in?

Hilvan is located in Şanlıurfa, Türkiye.

Is Hilvan the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 589 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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