Yüksekova Population 2026
Yüksekova has a population of 71,729, making it the #143 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Hakkâri. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 219× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
71,729
Rank in Türkiye
#143
Coordinates
37.57°N, 44.29°E
~1,874 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
1,024 km
636 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Yüksekova?
Yüksekova has a population of 71,729 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #143 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Yüksekova in?
Yüksekova is located in Hakkâri, Türkiye.
Is Yüksekova the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 1,024 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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