Niğde Population 2026

Niğde has a population of 91,039, making it the #118 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Niğde Province. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 172× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

91,039

Rank in Türkiye

#118

Coordinates

37.97°N, 34.68°E

~1,243 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

269 km

167 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Niğde Province

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Bor	32,435	#244

Cities near Niğde

Bor32,435 people · ~13 km away
Yahyalı25,019 people · ~61 km away
Aksaray327,575 people · ~73 km away
Nevşehir75,527 people · ~73 km away
Ereğli156,253 people · ~75 km away
Ürgüp16,642 people · ~77 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Niğde?

Niğde has a population of 91,039 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #118 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Niğde in?

Niğde is located in Niğde Province, Türkiye.

Is Niğde the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 269 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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