Oltu Population 2026

Oltu has a population of 23,504, making it the #313 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Erzurum. It is about 668× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,504

Rank in Türkiye

#313

Coordinates

40.54°N, 41.99°E

~1,274 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

778 km

483 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Erzurum

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Erzurum	767,848	#15
Hınıs	35,472	#230
Pasinler	24,553	#302
Karaçoban	20,467	#339
Horasan	17,067	#378
Çat	15,556	#399
Aşkale	15,462	#401

Cities near Oltu

Sarıkamış23,665 people · ~56 km away
Horasan17,067 people · ~58 km away
Pasinler24,553 people · ~68 km away
Artvin25,841 people · ~73 km away
Ardahan22,927 people · ~87 km away
Erzurum767,848 people · ~93 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Oltu?

Oltu has a population of 23,504 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #313 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Oltu in?

Oltu is located in Erzurum, Türkiye.

Is Oltu the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 778 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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