Kandıra Population 2026

Kandıra has a population of 16,264, making it the #391 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Kocaeli. It is about 965× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,264

Rank in Türkiye

#391

Coordinates

41.07°N, 30.15°E

~45 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

262 km

163 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kocaeli

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Gebze	281,436	#47
İzmit	196,571	#61
Derince	125,485	#88
Körfez	90,580	#120
Gölcük	56,189	#168
Karamürsel	30,525	#257

Cities near Kandıra

Ferizli23,740 people · ~31 km away
Adapazarı286,787 people · ~38 km away
İzmit196,571 people · ~39 km away
Sapanca25,224 people · ~43 km away
Derince125,485 people · ~45 km away
Karasu30,746 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kandıra?

Kandıra has a population of 16,264 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #391 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Kandıra in?

Kandıra is located in Kocaeli, Türkiye.

Is Kandıra the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 262 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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