Malkara Population 2026

Malkara has a population of 27,427, making it the #277 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Tekirdağ. It is about 572× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,427

Rank in Türkiye

#277

Coordinates

40.89°N, 26.90°E

~188 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

515 km

320 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tekirdağ

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Çorlu	202,578	#59
Tekirdağ	122,287	#92
Çerkezköy	84,234	#129
Hayrabolu	19,793	#349

Cities near Malkara

Keşan44,644 people · ~23 km away
Hayrabolu19,793 people · ~40 km away
Uzunköprü36,470 people · ~46 km away
Tekirdağ122,287 people · ~52 km away
Gelibolu25,178 people · ~57 km away
Babaeski26,724 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Malkara?

Malkara has a population of 27,427 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #277 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Malkara in?

Malkara is located in Tekirdağ, Türkiye.

Is Malkara the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 515 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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