Trabzon Population 2026

Trabzon has a population of 244,083, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Trabzon. Roughly 0.3% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 64× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

244,083

Rank in Türkiye

#53

Coordinates

41.01°N, 39.73°E

~39 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

594 km

369 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Trabzon

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Akçaabat	45,105	#198
Vakfıkebir	37,728	#220
Beşikdüzü	36,987	#222
Of	31,951	#249
Araklı	29,917	#261
Sürmene	20,039	#347
Yomra	19,770	#351
Arsin	16,148	#393

Cities near Trabzon

Yomra19,770 people · ~12 km away
Akçaabat45,105 people · ~13 km away
Arsin16,148 people · ~18 km away
Araklı29,917 people · ~29 km away
Sürmene20,039 people · ~35 km away
Vakfıkebir37,728 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Trabzon?

Trabzon has a population of 244,083 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Trabzon in?

Trabzon is located in Trabzon, Türkiye.

Is Trabzon the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 594 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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