Zile Population 2026
Zile has a population of 55,680, making it the #170 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Tokat Province. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 282× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,680
Rank in Türkiye
#170
Coordinates
40.30°N, 35.89°E
~746 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
261 km
162 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tokat Province
Cities near Zile
FAQ
What is the population of Zile?
Zile has a population of 55,680 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #170 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Zile in?
Zile is located in Tokat Province, Türkiye.
Is Zile the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 261 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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