Yerköy Population 2026

Yerköy has a population of 35,294, making it the #232 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Yozgat. It is about 445× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

35,294

Rank in Türkiye

#232

Coordinates

39.64°N, 34.47°E

~770 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

141 km

88 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Yozgat

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Yozgat	87,881	#125
Sorgun	62,862	#158
Akdağmadeni	23,048	#316

Cities near Yerköy

Yozgat87,881 people · ~35 km away
Sungurlu37,526 people · ~59 km away
Kırşehir150,700 people · ~61 km away
Sorgun62,862 people · ~64 km away
Mucur16,522 people · ~65 km away
Alaca27,019 people · ~67 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yerköy?

Yerköy has a population of 35,294 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #232 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Yerköy in?

Yerköy is located in Yozgat, Türkiye.

Is Yerköy the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 141 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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