Taşköprü Population 2026

Taşköprü has a population of 17,491, making it the #372 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Kastamonu. It is about 898× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,491

Rank in Türkiye

#372

Coordinates

41.51°N, 34.21°E

~556 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

211 km

131 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kastamonu

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Kastamonu	125,622	#87
Tosya	24,013	#305

Cities near Taşköprü

Kastamonu125,622 people · ~39 km away
Boyabat27,717 people · ~46 km away
Tosya24,013 people · ~57 km away
Osmancık36,443 people · ~77 km away
İskilip19,829 people · ~89 km away
Sinop34,834 people · ~97 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Taşköprü?

Taşköprü has a population of 17,491 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #372 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Taşköprü in?

Taşköprü is located in Kastamonu, Türkiye.

Is Taşköprü the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 211 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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