Sinop Population 2026

Sinop has a population of 34,834, making it the #238 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Sinop. It is about 451× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

34,834

Rank in Türkiye

#238

Coordinates

42.03°N, 35.16°E

~100 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

304 km

189 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sinop

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Boyabat	27,717	#276

Cities near Sinop

Boyabat27,717 people · ~70 km away
Bafra92,944 people · ~80 km away
Taşköprü17,491 people · ~97 km away
Vezirköprü25,155 people · ~101 km away
Osmancık36,443 people · ~120 km away
Havza21,500 people · ~125 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sinop?

Sinop has a population of 34,834 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #238 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Sinop in?

Sinop is located in Sinop, Türkiye.

Is Sinop the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 304 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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