Kayseri Population 2026
Kayseri has a population of 1,452,458, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Kayseri. Roughly 1.7% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,452,458
Rank in Türkiye
#8
Coordinates
38.73°N, 35.49°E
~1,054 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
262 km
163 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kayseri
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FAQ
What is the population of Kayseri?
Kayseri has a population of 1,452,458 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Kayseri in?
Kayseri is located in Kayseri, Türkiye.
Is Kayseri 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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