Şile Population 2026
Şile has a population of 19,778, making it the #350 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Istanbul. It is about 794× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,778
Rank in Türkiye
#350
Coordinates
41.18°N, 29.61°E
~-9,999 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
308 km
191 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 Şile
- Sancaktepe489,848 people · ~37 km away
- Sultanbeyli358,201 people · ~37 km away
- Gebze281,436 people · ~44 km away
- Umraniye573,265 people · ~45 km away
- Çubuklu20,698 people · ~45 km away
- Ataşehir361,615 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Şile?
Şile has a population of 19,778 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #350 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Şile in?
Şile is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Is Şile the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 308 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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