Ürgüp Population 2026

Ürgüp has a population of 16,642, making it the #386 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Nevşehir Province. It is about 943× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,642

Rank in Türkiye

#386

Coordinates

38.63°N, 34.91°E

~1,067 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

228 km

142 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nevşehir Province

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Nevşehir	75,527	#138

Cities near Ürgüp

Nevşehir75,527 people · ~17 km away
Hacılar21,167 people · ~47 km away
Kayseri1,452,458 people · ~51 km away
Talas36,890 people · ~56 km away
Develi35,868 people · ~57 km away
Mucur16,522 people · ~66 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ürgüp?

Ürgüp has a population of 16,642 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #386 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Ürgüp in?

Ürgüp is located in Nevşehir Province, Türkiye.

Is Ürgüp the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 228 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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