Üsküdar Population 2026
Üsküdar has a population of 524,452, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Istanbul. Roughly 0.6% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
524,452
Rank in Türkiye
#23
Coordinates
41.02°N, 29.01°E
~41 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
347 km
215 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Istanbul
| City | Population | Rank in Türkiye |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | 15,701,602 | #1 |
| Esenyurt | 983,571 | #11 |
| Küçükçekmece | 792,030 | #14 |
| Bağcılar | 740,069 | #17 |
| Bahçelievler | 576,799 | #18 |
| Umraniye | 573,265 | #19 |
| Esenler | 520,235 | #24 |
| Sancaktepe | 489,848 | #25 |
Cities near Üsküdar
FAQ
What is the population of Üsküdar?
Üsküdar has a population of 524,452 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Üsküdar in?
Üsküdar is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Is Üsküdar the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 347 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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