Tokat Population 2026
Tokat has a population of 129,702, making it the #84 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Tokat Province. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 121× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
129,702
Rank in Türkiye
#84
Coordinates
40.31°N, 36.55°E
~627 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
318 km
197 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tokat Province
Cities near Tokat
FAQ
What is the population of Tokat?
Tokat has a population of 129,702 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #84 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Tokat in?
Tokat is located in Tokat Province, Türkiye.
Is Tokat the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 318 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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