Viranşehir Population 2026
Viranşehir has a population of 154,163, making it the #75 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Şanlıurfa. Roughly 0.2% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 102× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
154,163
Rank in Türkiye
#75
Coordinates
37.22°N, 39.76°E
~551 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
670 km
416 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Şanlıurfa
Cities near Viranşehir
- Ceylanpınar31,488 people · ~49 km away
- Siverek175,341 people · ~71 km away
- Kızıltepe150,174 people · ~73 km away
- Hilvan16,990 people · ~81 km away
- Şanlıurfa449,549 people · ~85 km away
- Diyarbakır1,833,684 people · ~87 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Viranşehir?
Viranşehir has a population of 154,163 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #75 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Viranşehir in?
Viranşehir is located in Şanlıurfa, Türkiye.
Is Viranşehir the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 670 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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