Şanlıurfa Population 2026
Şanlıurfa has a population of 449,549, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Şanlıurfa. Roughly 0.5% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
449,549
Rank in Türkiye
#28
Coordinates
37.17°N, 38.79°E
~528 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
600 km
373 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Şanlıurfa
| City | Population | Rank in Türkiye |
|---|---|---|
| Siverek | 175,341 | #69 |
| Viranşehir | 154,163 | #75 |
| Suruç | 101,178 | #107 |
| Birecik | 44,284 | #202 |
| Akçakale | 32,114 | #247 |
| Ceylanpınar | 31,488 | #251 |
| Bozova | 21,502 | #329 |
| Hilvan | 16,990 | #379 |
Cities near Şanlıurfa
FAQ
What is the population of Şanlıurfa?
Şanlıurfa has a population of 449,549 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Şanlıurfa in?
Şanlıurfa is located in Şanlıurfa, Türkiye.
Is Şanlıurfa the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 600 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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