Zekeriya Population 2026

Zekeriya has a population of 22,558, making it the #321 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Istanbul. It is about 696× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,558

Rank in Türkiye

#321

Coordinates

41.20°N, 29.03°E

~120 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

353 km

219 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
Üsküdar	524,452	#23
Esenler	520,235	#24

Cities near Zekeriya

Çubuklu20,698 people · ~11 km away
Şişli314,684 people · ~16 km away
Sultangazi436,935 people · ~17 km away
Üsküdar524,452 people · ~20 km away
Esenler520,235 people · ~21 km away
Istanbul15,701,602 people · ~22 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zekeriya?

Zekeriya has a population of 22,558 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #321 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Zekeriya in?

Zekeriya is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Is Zekeriya the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 353 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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