Tatvan Population 2026

Tatvan has a population of 73,222, making it the #142 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Bitlis. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 214× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

73,222

Rank in Türkiye

#142

Coordinates

38.49°N, 42.28°E

~1,682 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

827 km

514 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bitlis

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Ahlat	64,695	#154
Bitlis	53,023	#174
Adilcevaz	52,781	#175
Güroymak	25,826	#290
Hizan	15,302	#404

Cities near Tatvan

Bitlis53,023 people · ~18 km away
Güroymak25,826 people · ~25 km away
Hizan15,302 people · ~32 km away
Ahlat64,695 people · ~33 km away
Adilcevaz52,781 people · ~52 km away
Bulanık31,430 people · ~66 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tatvan?

Tatvan has a population of 73,222 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #142 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Tatvan in?

Tatvan is located in Bitlis, Türkiye.

Is Tatvan the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 827 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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