Malatya Population 2026

Malatya has a population of 750,491, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Malatya. Roughly 0.9% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

750,491

Rank in Türkiye

#16

Coordinates

38.35°N, 38.32°E

~963 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

502 km

312 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Malatya

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Yakınca	23,063	#315
Darende	20,388	#341

Cities near Malatya

Yakınca23,063 people · ~8 km away
Baskil15,922 people · ~50 km away
Adıyaman290,883 people · ~65 km away
Altınşehir26,153 people · ~68 km away
Kâhta97,875 people · ~68 km away
Darende20,388 people · ~74 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Malatya?

Malatya has a population of 750,491 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Malatya in?

Malatya is located in Malatya, Türkiye.

Is Malatya the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 502 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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