Silvan Population 2026

Silvan has a population of 65,956, making it the #153 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Diyarbakır Province. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 238× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

65,956

Rank in Türkiye

#153

Coordinates

38.14°N, 41.01°E

~810 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

731 km

454 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Diyarbakır Province

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Diyarbakır	1,833,684	#6
Bismil	74,493	#139
Ergani	52,684	#176
Kulp	26,569	#283
Çermik	20,975	#335
Lice	16,336	#390

Cities near Silvan

Batman452,157 people · ~30 km away
Kulp26,569 people · ~40 km away
Kozluk29,502 people · ~41 km away
Bismil74,493 people · ~45 km away
Lice16,336 people · ~48 km away
Kurtalan32,114 people · ~64 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Silvan?

Silvan has a population of 65,956 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #153 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Silvan in?

Silvan is located in Diyarbakır Province, Türkiye.

Is Silvan the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 731 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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