Ereğli Population 2026
Ereğli has a population of 88,848, making it the #123 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Zonguldak Province. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 177× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
88,848
Rank in Türkiye
#123
Coordinates
41.28°N, 31.42°E
~43 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
194 km
120 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zonguldak Province
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FAQ
What is the population of Ereğli?
Ereğli has a population of 88,848 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #123 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Ereğli in?
Ereğli is located in Zonguldak Province, Türkiye.
Is Ereğli the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 194 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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