Istanbul is a city located in Turkey. According to the latest available data (2026), the population of Istanbul is approximately 15,655,924 residents. The city is one of the major urban areas in Turkey.

15,655,924 residents (2026)

Istanbul City Statistics

CityIstanbul
CountryTR Turkey
Population15,655,924
Latitude41.01
Longitude28.9603
RegionIstanbul Province
Data Year2026

Where is Istanbul TR located?

Istanbul is located in Turkey, in the Istanbul Province region, at approximately 41.01 latitude and 28.9603 longitude.

Nearby Cities

TR Bursa Turkey — Pop. 2,994,521 TR İzmir Turkey — Pop. 4,493,242 TR Ankara Turkey — Pop. 5,803,482 UA Kyiv Ukraine — Pop. 2,952,301 EG Alexandria Egypt — Pop. 5,362,517 EG Cairo Egypt — Pop. 9,801,536 EG Giza Egypt — Pop. 4,458,135 JO Amman Jordan — Pop. 4,007,526

Other Cities in Turkey TR

Ankara Pop. 5,803,482 İzmir Pop. 4,493,242 Bursa Pop. 2,994,521

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Largest Cities in Turkey TR

# City Population
3 Ankara 5,803,482
1 İzmir 4,493,242
2 Bursa 2,994,521

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Istanbul?

The population of Istanbul is approximately 15,655,924 residents according to the latest available data (2026).

Where is Istanbul located?

Istanbul is located in Turkey at approximately 41.01 latitude and 28.9603 longitude.

Is Istanbul one of the largest cities in Turkey?

With a population of 15,655,924, Istanbul is one of the major urban areas in Turkey.

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