Kilis Population 2026

Kilis has a population of 111,648, making it the #99 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Kilis. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 141× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

111,648

Rank in Türkiye

#99

Coordinates

36.72°N, 37.12°E

~660 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

515 km

320 miles, straight line

Cities near Kilis

Gaziantep2,222,415 people · ~45 km away
Nizip82,308 people · ~69 km away
Reyhanlı56,995 people · ~70 km away
Kırıkhan60,916 people · ~72 km away
Dörtyol56,513 people · ~80 km away
Denizciler17,495 people · ~81 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kilis?

Kilis has a population of 111,648 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #99 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Kilis in?

Kilis is located in Kilis, Türkiye.

Is Kilis the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 515 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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