Yakınca Population 2026

Yakınca has a population of 23,063, making it the #315 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Malatya. It is about 681× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,063

Rank in Türkiye

#315

Coordinates

38.31°N, 38.24°E

~1,030 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

498 km

309 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Malatya

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Malatya	750,491	#16
Darende	20,388	#341

Cities near Yakınca

Malatya750,491 people · ~8 km away
Baskil15,922 people · ~58 km away
Adıyaman290,883 people · ~60 km away
Altınşehir26,153 people · ~63 km away
Kâhta97,875 people · ~67 km away
Darende20,388 people · ~69 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yakınca?

Yakınca has a population of 23,063 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #315 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Yakınca in?

Yakınca is located in Malatya, Türkiye.

Is Yakınca the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 498 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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