Maltepe Population 2026
Maltepe has a population of 427,040, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Istanbul. Roughly 0.5% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
427,040
Rank in Türkiye
#31
Coordinates
40.94°N, 29.16°E
~150 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
333 km
207 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Istanbul
| City | Population | Rank in Türkiye |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | 15,701,602 | #1 |
| Esenyurt | 983,571 | #11 |
| Küçükçekmece | 792,030 | #14 |
| Bağcılar | 740,069 | #17 |
| Bahçelievler | 576,799 | #18 |
| Umraniye | 573,265 | #19 |
| Üsküdar | 524,452 | #23 |
| Esenler | 520,235 | #24 |
Cities near Maltepe
- Ataşehir361,615 people · ~6 km away
- Umraniye573,265 people · ~9 km away
- Sancaktepe489,848 people · ~10 km away
- Sultanbeyli358,201 people · ~10 km away
- Üsküdar524,452 people · ~15 km away
- Istanbul15,701,602 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Maltepe?
Maltepe has a population of 427,040 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Maltepe in?
Maltepe is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Is Maltepe the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 333 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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