Karaçoban Population 2026

Karaçoban has a population of 20,467, making it the #339 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Erzurum. It is about 767× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,467

Rank in Türkiye

#339

Coordinates

39.34°N, 42.10°E

~1,522 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

794 km

493 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Erzurum

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Erzurum	767,848	#15
Hınıs	35,472	#230
Pasinler	24,553	#302
Oltu	23,504	#313
Horasan	17,067	#378
Çat	15,556	#399
Aşkale	15,462	#401

Cities near Karaçoban

Bulanık31,430 people · ~32 km away
Hınıs35,472 people · ~35 km away
Malazgirt26,108 people · ~43 km away
Varto18,691 people · ~59 km away
Patnos87,451 people · ~67 km away
Ahlat64,695 people · ~74 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Karaçoban?

Karaçoban has a population of 20,467 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #339 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Karaçoban in?

Karaçoban is located in Erzurum, Türkiye.

Is Karaçoban the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 794 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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