Şemdinli Population 2026

Şemdinli has a population of 18,978, making it the #358 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Hakkâri. It is about 827× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,978

Rank in Türkiye

#358

Coordinates

37.31°N, 44.57°E

~1,388 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

1,058 km

657 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hakkâri

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Hakkâri	77,699	#135
Yüksekova	71,729	#143

Cities near Şemdinli

Yüksekova71,729 people · ~39 km away
Hakkâri77,699 people · ~79 km away
Van525,016 people · ~169 km away
Silopi114,645 people · ~187 km away
Şırnak67,662 people · ~189 km away
Cizre134,041 people · ~211 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Şemdinli?

Şemdinli has a population of 18,978 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #358 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Şemdinli in?

Şemdinli is located in Hakkâri, Türkiye.

Is Şemdinli the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 1,058 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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