Şarkışla Population 2026

Şarkışla has a population of 23,800, making it the #310 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Sivas. It is about 660× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,800

Rank in Türkiye

#310

Coordinates

39.35°N, 36.41°E

~1,250 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

311 km

193 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sivas

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Sivas	264,022	#50
Suşehri	25,820	#291
Gemerek	16,916	#381

Cities near Şarkışla

Gemerek16,916 people · ~35 km away
Akdağmadeni23,048 people · ~57 km away
Sivas264,022 people · ~68 km away
Talas36,890 people · ~104 km away
Kayseri1,452,458 people · ~105 km away
Tokat129,702 people · ~108 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Şarkışla?

Şarkışla has a population of 23,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #310 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Şarkışla in?

Şarkışla is located in Sivas, Türkiye.

Is Şarkışla the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 311 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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