Turkey: List of the Largest Cities by Population

A picturesque Black Sea cityscape of Trabzon, Turkey. In the foreground, a bustling harbor with fishing boats and yachts bobbing gently on the azure waters. Nestled on the hilly slopes, traditional Ottoman-style homes with red-tiled roofs dot the landscape. The middle ground reveals the grand Hagia Sophia Cathedral, its Byzantine architecture bathed in warm, golden sunlight. In the background, the majestic Kaçkar Mountains rise up, their snow-capped peaks piercing the clear, azure sky. The scene exudes a sense of tranquility and timeless charm, inviting the viewer to discover the hidden gems of this enchanting Black Sea city.
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1. Istanbul – 15,655,924
Turkey’s largest city, spanning Europe and Asia, a global cultural and economic powerhouse.


2. Ankara – 5,803,482
The national capital and administrative heart.


3. İzmir – 4,479,525
Historic Aegean port city with vibrant coastal life.


4. Bursa – 3,214,571
Industrial center and early Ottoman capital.


5. Antalya – 2,696,249
Mediterranean tourism hub known for beaches and resorts.


6. Konya – 2,320,241
Spiritual Anatolian city linked to Rumi and Seljuk heritage.


7. Adana – 2,270,298
Southern agri‑culinary metropolis famous for kebabs.


8. Şanlıurfa – 2,213,964
City rich in Abrahamic heritage and near Göbekli Tepe.


9. Gaziantep – 2,164,134
Known for extraordinary cuisine and extensive Roman mosaics.


10. Kocaeli (İzmit) – 2,102,907
Heavy‑industry and major port region near Istanbul.


11. Mersin – 1,938,389
Major Mediterranean port and export hub.


12. Diyarbakır – 1,818,133
Historic walled city and cultural heart of southeastern Turkey.


13. Hatay (Antakya) – 1,544,640
Multicultural coastal city famed for cuisine and ancient heritage.

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14. Manisa – 1,475,716
Aegean industrial‑agricultural region with historical roots.


15. Kayseri – 1,445,683
Central Anatolian commercial hub with Seljuk legacy.


16. Samsun – 1,377,546
Major Black Sea port where Atatürk landed in 1919.


17. Balıkesir – 1,273,519
Bridges Marmara and Aegean regions with diverse roles.


18. Tekirdağ – 1,167,059
Industrial and logistics hub in Eastern Thrace.


19. Aydın – 1,161,702
Aegean province noted for agriculture and tourism.


20. Van – 1,127,612
Lake Van city with its own distinct eastern culture.


21. Kahramanmaraş – 1,116,618
Known for its famous ice cream (“Maraş dondurması”) and historical past.


22. Sakarya (Adapazarı) – 1,098,115
Hybro‑industrial center and growing metropolitan area near Istanbul.


23. Muğla – 1,066,736
Tourism‑driven southwestern province anchoring the Turquoise Coast.


24. Denizli – 1,059,082
Gateway to Pamukkale and a strong textile industry hub.


25. Eskişehir – 915,418
Youthful university city on the Porsuk River with modern arts.


26. Mardin – 888,874
Mesopotamian city notable for its ancient stone architecture and multicultural past.


27. Trabzon – 824,352
Black Sea city with Byzantine heritage and Hazelnut economy.


28. Ordu – 775,800
Northern coastal city famed for hazelnuts and scenic coastline.


29. Afyonkarahisar – 751,344
Thermal spa town also noted for marble and Turkish delights.


30. Erzurum – 749,993
High‑mountain city known for winter sports, historic bazaars and Selçuk architecture.


31. Malatya – 742,725
Major apricot production center with ancient history.


32. Sivas – 650,401
Central Anatolian city with rich Seljuk-era heritage.


33. Batman – 647,205
Oil center and cultural crossroads in southeastern Turkey.


34. Tokat – 606,934
Historic Black Sea‑Anatolian town with Ottoman and Roman roots.


35. Adıyaman – 604,978
Gateway to Mount Nemrut’s monumental statues.


36. Elazığ – 604,411
Eastern Anatolian city near the ancient Harput citadel.


37. Zonguldak – 591,492
Coal‑mining city on the western Black Sea coast.


38. Kütahya – 575,674
Famous for its traditional ceramic arts and thermal waters.


39. Şırnak – 570,745
Borderland province known for multicultural heritage and rugged terrain.


40. Çanakkale – 570,499
Site of ancient Troy and the Gallipoli campaign, across the Dardanelles.


41. Osmaniye – 557,666
Industrial and agricultural region in southern Turkey.


42. Çorum – 528,351
Historic Hittite region known for roasted chickpea and Byzantine remains.


43. Ağrı – 511,238
Eastern province dominated by Mount Ararat’s silhouette.


44. Giresun – 461,712
Hazelnut capital on the Black Sea coast with lush terrain.


45. Isparta – 449,777
“City of Roses” famed for rose oil production and lakes.


46. Aksaray – 438,504
Central Anatolian city near Cappadocia with trade and agriculture.


47. Yozgat – 420,699
Central Anatolian town surrounded by steppe and thermal springs.


48. Edirne – 419,913
Former Ottoman capital with grand Selimiye Mosque.


49. Düzce – 409,865
Industrial town between Istanbul and Ankara, rebuilt after 1999 earthquake.


50. Muş – 399,879
Eastern Anatolian city near historic Armenian Highland sites.

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