Kulp Population 2026

Kulp has a population of 26,569, making it the #283 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Diyarbakır Province. It is about 591× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,569

Rank in Türkiye

#283

Coordinates

38.50°N, 41.01°E

~998 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

720 km

447 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Diyarbakır Province

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Diyarbakır	1,833,684	#6
Bismil	74,493	#139
Silvan	65,956	#153
Ergani	52,684	#176
Çermik	20,975	#335
Lice	16,336	#390

Cities near Kulp

Lice16,336 people · ~32 km away
Silvan65,956 people · ~40 km away
Genç22,493 people · ~48 km away
Muş82,536 people · ~49 km away
Solhan15,303 people · ~52 km away
Kozluk29,502 people · ~53 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kulp?

Kulp has a population of 26,569 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #283 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Kulp in?

Kulp is located in Diyarbakır Province, Türkiye.

Is Kulp the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 720 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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