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Diyarbakır, Turkey

Major city · Population 1.8M

Diyarbakır is the 6th largest city in Turkey with a population of approximately 1,833,684 people as of 2026. This makes it the 240th largest city in the world, accounting for 2.14% of Turkey's total population of 85.5M. Diyarbakır is classified as a major city and operates in the Europe/Istanbul timezone.

Population

1,833,684

Global Rank

#240

Country Rank

#6

% of Turkey

2.14%

Diyarbakır on the Map

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Turkey at a Glance

Country Population

85,518,661

Capital

Ankara

Region

Western Asia

Major Cities

109

GDP per Capita

$15,893

Life Expectancy

77.4 years

Urban Population

89.3%

Growth Rate

0.00%

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Diyarbakır with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Diyarbakır by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Batman452,15780 km
Siverek175,34181 km
Mardin129,86481 km
Kızıltepe150,17487 km
Viranşehir154,16387 km
Bingöl128,935111 km
Elazığ443,363121 km
Al Qāmishlī184,231131 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Diyarbakır?

The population of Diyarbakır, Turkey is approximately 1,833,684 people, making it the 240th largest city in the world and the 6th largest in Turkey.

Is Diyarbakır the capital of Turkey?

No, the capital of Turkey is Ankara. Diyarbakır is the 6th largest city in the country.

What timezone is Diyarbakır in?

Diyarbakır is in the Europe/Istanbul timezone.