Kızıltepe Population 2026
Kızıltepe has a population of 150,174, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Mardin. Roughly 0.2% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 105× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
150,174
Rank in Türkiye
#78
Coordinates
37.19°N, 40.58°E
~480 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
737 km
458 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mardin
Cities near Kızıltepe
- Mardin129,864 people · ~20 km away
- Yeşilli32,072 people · ~27 km away
- Nusaybin88,977 people · ~58 km away
- Ceylanpınar31,488 people · ~60 km away
- Midyat76,268 people · ~72 km away
- Viranşehir154,163 people · ~73 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kızıltepe?
Kızıltepe has a population of 150,174 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Kızıltepe in?
Kızıltepe is located in Mardin, Türkiye.
Is Kızıltepe the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 737 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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