Safranbolu Population 2026

Safranbolu has a population of 35,242, making it the #234 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Karabük Province. It is about 446× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

35,242

Rank in Türkiye

#234

Coordinates

41.25°N, 32.69°E

~494 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

149 km

93 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Karabük Province

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Karabük	125,403	#89

Cities near Safranbolu

Karabük125,403 people · ~8 km away
Çerkeş17,802 people · ~52 km away
Bartın81,692 people · ~52 km away
Çaycuma21,773 people · ~55 km away
Devrek24,559 people · ~62 km away
Gerede28,582 people · ~65 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Safranbolu?

Safranbolu has a population of 35,242 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #234 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Safranbolu in?

Safranbolu is located in Karabük Province, Türkiye.

Is Safranbolu the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 149 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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