Kahramanmaraş Population 2026
Kahramanmaraş has a population of 384,953, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Kahramanmaraş. Roughly 0.4% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
384,953
Rank in Türkiye
#34
Coordinates
37.58°N, 36.93°E
~564 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
438 km
272 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kahramanmaraş
| City | Population | Rank in Türkiye |
|---|---|---|
| Elbistan | 80,456 | #134 |
| Afşin | 39,613 | #212 |
| Göksun | 34,243 | #239 |
| Pazarcık | 23,850 | #308 |
| Çağlayancerit | 15,530 | #400 |
Cities near Kahramanmaraş
FAQ
What is the population of Kahramanmaraş?
Kahramanmaraş has a population of 384,953 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Kahramanmaraş in?
Kahramanmaraş is located in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye.
Is Kahramanmaraş the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 438 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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