Kastamonu Population 2026

Kastamonu has a population of 125,622, making it the #87 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Kastamonu. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 125× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

125,622

Rank in Türkiye

#87

Coordinates

41.38°N, 33.78°E

~786 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

180 km

112 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kastamonu

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Tosya	24,013	#305
Taşköprü	17,491	#372

Cities near Kastamonu

Taşköprü17,491 people · ~39 km away
Tosya24,013 people · ~46 km away
Boyabat27,717 people · ~83 km away
Çankırı90,564 people · ~88 km away
Safranbolu35,242 people · ~91 km away
İskilip19,829 people · ~92 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kastamonu?

Kastamonu has a population of 125,622 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #87 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Kastamonu in?

Kastamonu is located in Kastamonu, Türkiye.

Is Kastamonu the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 180 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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