Konya Population 2026
Konya has a population of 1,433,861, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Konya. Roughly 1.6% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,433,861
Rank in Türkiye
#9
Coordinates
37.87°N, 32.48°E
~1,030 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
230 km
143 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Konya
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FAQ
What is the population of Konya?
Konya has a population of 1,433,861 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Konya in?
Konya is located in Konya, Türkiye.
Is Konya the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 230 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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