Sultangazi Population 2026
Sultangazi has a population of 436,935, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Istanbul. Roughly 0.5% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
436,935
Rank in Türkiye
#30
Coordinates
41.11°N, 28.87°E
~144 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
362 km
225 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 Sultangazi
- Başakşehir193,750 people · ~6 km away
- Esenler520,235 people · ~7 km away
- Bağcılar740,069 people · ~8 km away
- Şişli314,684 people · ~11 km away
- Bahçelievler576,799 people · ~12 km away
- Istanbul15,701,602 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sultangazi?
Sultangazi has a population of 436,935 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Sultangazi in?
Sultangazi is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Is Sultangazi the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 362 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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