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Varto Population 2026

Varto has a population of 18,691, making it the #361 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Muş. It is about 840× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

AnkaraVarto
Location of Varto (capital Ankara shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
18,691
Rank in Türkiye
#361
Coordinates
39.17°N, 41.45°E
~1,523 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
742 km
461 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Muş

CityPopulationRank in Türkiye
Muş82,536#130
Bulanık31,430#252
Malazgirt26,108#287

Cities near Varto

  • Hınıs35,472 people · ~29 km away
  • Solhan15,303 people · ~42 km away
  • Muş82,536 people · ~49 km away
  • Karaçoban20,467 people · ~59 km away
  • Çat15,556 people · ~64 km away
  • Bulanık31,430 people · ~71 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Varto?
Varto has a population of 18,691 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #361 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Varto in?
Varto is located in Muş, Türkiye.
Is Varto the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 742 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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