Rize Population 2026

Rize has a population of 119,828, making it the #93 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Rize Province. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 131× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

119,828

Rank in Türkiye

#93

Coordinates

41.02°N, 40.52°E

~63 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

660 km

410 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Rize Province

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Ardeşen	67,965	#150
Çayeli	24,556	#301

Cities near Rize

Çayeli24,556 people · ~18 km away
Of31,951 people · ~24 km away
Sürmene20,039 people · ~35 km away
Araklı29,917 people · ~40 km away
Ardeşen67,965 people · ~43 km away
Arsin16,148 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rize?

Rize has a population of 119,828 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #93 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Rize in?

Rize is located in Rize Province, Türkiye.

Is Rize the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 660 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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