Sancaktepe Population 2026
Sancaktepe has a population of 489,848, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Istanbul. Roughly 0.6% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
489,848
Rank in Türkiye
#25
Coordinates
41.00°N, 29.23°E
~114 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
329 km
204 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 Sancaktepe
FAQ
What is the population of Sancaktepe?
Sancaktepe has a population of 489,848 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Sancaktepe in?
Sancaktepe is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Is Sancaktepe the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 329 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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