Kovancılar Population 2026

Kovancılar has a population of 22,976, making it the #317 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Elazığ. It is about 683× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,976

Rank in Türkiye

#317

Coordinates

38.72°N, 39.86°E

~971 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

617 km

383 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Elazığ

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Elazığ	443,363	#29
Karakoçan	29,735	#262
Baskil	15,922	#395

Cities near Kovancılar

Karakoçan29,735 people · ~30 km away
Tunceli35,161 people · ~51 km away
Ergani52,684 people · ~51 km away
Elazığ443,363 people · ~56 km away
Bingöl128,935 people · ~58 km away
Genç22,493 people · ~60 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kovancılar?

Kovancılar has a population of 22,976 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #317 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Kovancılar in?

Kovancılar is located in Elazığ, Türkiye.

Is Kovancılar the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 617 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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