Tunceli Population 2026

Tunceli has a population of 35,161, making it the #235 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Tunceli. It is about 447× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

35,161

Rank in Türkiye

#235

Coordinates

39.10°N, 39.54°E

~903 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

581 km

361 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tunceli

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Akçapınar	84,366	#128

Cities near Tunceli

Karakoçan29,735 people · ~45 km away
Kovancılar22,976 people · ~51 km away
Akçapınar84,366 people · ~55 km away
Elazığ443,363 people · ~55 km away
Cimin39,591 people · ~69 km away
Erzincan150,714 people · ~71 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tunceli?

Tunceli has a population of 35,161 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #235 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Tunceli in?

Tunceli is located in Tunceli, Türkiye.

Is Tunceli the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 581 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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