Hizan Population 2026

Hizan has a population of 15,302, making it the #404 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Bitlis. It is about 1026× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,302

Rank in Türkiye

#404

Coordinates

38.22°N, 42.42°E

~1,491 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

846 km

525 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bitlis

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Tatvan	73,222	#142
Ahlat	64,695	#154
Bitlis	53,023	#174
Adilcevaz	52,781	#175
Güroymak	25,826	#290

Cities near Hizan

Tatvan73,222 people · ~32 km away
Bitlis53,023 people · ~33 km away
Güroymak25,826 people · ~52 km away
Siirt114,034 people · ~53 km away
Ahlat64,695 people · ~59 km away
Adilcevaz52,781 people · ~69 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hizan?

Hizan has a population of 15,302 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #404 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Hizan in?

Hizan is located in Bitlis, Türkiye.

Is Hizan the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 846 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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