Şişli Population 2026
Şişli has a population of 314,684, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Istanbul. Roughly 0.4% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
314,684
Rank in Türkiye
#43
Coordinates
41.06°N, 28.99°E
~119 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
351 km
218 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Istanbul
| City | Population | Rank in Türkiye |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | 15,701,602 | #1 |
| Esenyurt | 983,571 | #11 |
| Küçükçekmece | 792,030 | #14 |
| Bağcılar | 740,069 | #17 |
| Bahçelievler | 576,799 | #18 |
| Umraniye | 573,265 | #19 |
| Üsküdar | 524,452 | #23 |
| Esenler | 520,235 | #24 |
Cities near Şişli
FAQ
What is the population of Şişli?
Şişli has a population of 314,684 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Şişli in?
Şişli is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Is Şişli the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 351 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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