Sarıkamış Population 2026

Sarıkamış has a population of 23,665, making it the #312 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Kars Province. It is about 663× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,665

Rank in Türkiye

#312

Coordinates

40.33°N, 42.59°E

~2,087 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

828 km

514 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kars Province

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Kars	91,450	#117
Kağızman	25,157	#295

Cities near Sarıkamış

Horasan17,067 people · ~48 km away
Kağızman25,157 people · ~50 km away
Kars91,450 people · ~52 km away
Oltu23,504 people · ~56 km away
Ağrı124,483 people · ~78 km away
Pasinler24,553 people · ~87 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sarıkamış?

Sarıkamış has a population of 23,665 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #312 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Sarıkamış in?

Sarıkamış is located in Kars Province, Türkiye.

Is Sarıkamış the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 828 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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