Sapanca Population 2026

Sapanca has a population of 25,224, making it the #293 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Sakarya. It is about 622× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,224

Rank in Türkiye

#293

Coordinates

40.69°N, 30.27°E

~47 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

236 km

147 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sakarya

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Adapazarı	286,787	#46
Karasu Mahallesi	39,508	#214
Hendek	35,257	#233
Karasu	30,746	#256
Akyazı	25,068	#297
Ferizli	23,740	#311
Geyve	20,199	#343
Kocaali	15,076	#410

Cities near Sapanca

Adapazarı286,787 people · ~15 km away
Geyve20,199 people · ~21 km away
İzmit196,571 people · ~30 km away
Akyazı25,068 people · ~30 km away
Ferizli23,740 people · ~33 km away
Gölcük56,189 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sapanca?

Sapanca has a population of 25,224 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #293 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Sapanca in?

Sapanca is located in Sakarya, Türkiye.

Is Sapanca the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 236 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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