Malazgirt Population 2026

Malazgirt has a population of 26,108, making it the #287 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Muş. It is about 601× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,108

Rank in Türkiye

#287

Coordinates

39.15°N, 42.54°E

~1,510 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

834 km

518 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Muş

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Muş	82,536	#130
Bulanık	31,430	#252
Varto	18,691	#361

Cities near Malazgirt

Bulanık31,430 people · ~24 km away
Patnos87,451 people · ~29 km away
Adilcevaz52,781 people · ~42 km away
Karaçoban20,467 people · ~43 km away
Ahlat64,695 people · ~44 km away
Erciş91,915 people · ~72 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Malazgirt?

Malazgirt has a population of 26,108 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #287 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Malazgirt in?

Malazgirt is located in Muş, Türkiye.

Is Malazgirt the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 834 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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