Esenyurt Tops the List
Istanbul’s
Esenyurt district ranks as
the most populous district in Turkey with
988,369 residents. Esenyurt continues to grow due to
high migration, new housing projects, and expanding social spaces.
Ankara’s Largest Districts
The capital
Ankara’s Çankaya district is the
second-largest district in Turkey, with a population of
947,330. Other populous districts in Ankara include:
- Keçiören (932,128)
- Yenimahalle (714,866)
- Mamak (686,777)
- Etimesgut (629,112)
- Sincan (590,309)
Gaziantep’s Rapidly Growing Districts
Gaziantep continues to experience rapid population growth.
Şahinbey (946,812) and
Şehitkamil (888,696) rank among the top five most populous districts in Turkey.
Top 10 Most Populous Districts in Turkey (2025)
- Esenyurt (Istanbul) - 988,369
- Çankaya (Ankara) - 947,330
- Şahinbey (Gaziantep) - 946,812
- Keçiören (Ankara) - 932,128
- Şehitkamil (Gaziantep) - 888,696
- Osmangazi (Bursa) - 885,441
- Küçükçekmece (Istanbul) - 789,033
- Seyhan (Adana) - 786,931
- Pendik (Istanbul) - 749,356
- Ümraniye (Istanbul) - 727,819
Other Major Districts in Turkey
The list also includes major districts from Bursa, Konya, Antalya, and Kayseri:
- Osmangazi (Bursa) - 885,441
- Yıldırım (Bursa) - 654,998
- Selçuklu (Konya) - 700,358
- Kepez (Antalya) - 629,479
- Melikgazi (Kayseri) - 589,989
Top 20 Most Populous Districts in Turkey (2025)
| Province | District | Population |
|---|
| Istanbul | Esenyurt | 988,369 |
| Ankara | Çankaya | 947,330 |
| Gaziantep | Şahinbey | 946,812 |
| Ankara | Keçiören | 932,128 |
| Gaziantep | Şehitkamil | 888,696 |
| Bursa | Osmangazi | 885,441 |
| Istanbul | Küçükçekmece | 789,033 |
| Adana | Seyhan | 786,931 |
| Istanbul | Pendik | 749,356 |
| Istanbul | Ümraniye | 727,819 |
| Ankara | Yenimahalle | 714,866 |
| Istanbul | Bağcılar | 713,594 |
| Konya | Selçuklu | 700,358 |
| Ankara | Mamak | 686,777 |
| Bursa | Yıldırım | 654,998 |
| Antalya | Kepez | 629,479 |
| Ankara | Etimesgut | 629,112 |
| Ankara | Sincan | 590,309 |
| Kayseri | Melikgazi | 589,989 |
Turkey’s population continues to grow, with urban centers experiencing significant expansion. The rise in population density in key metropolitan districts highlights ongoing urbanization trends across the country.
