Most Dense in Turkey

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Turkey

1 Aksaray 75 12,655,650/mi²
2 Sivas 58 9,131,850/mi²
3 Kayseri 38 4,482,839/mi²
4 Karaman 78 3,365,980/mi²
5 Batman 76 2,972,493/mi²
6 Zeytinburnu 34 2,887,430/mi²
7 Antakya 31 2,698,521/mi²
8 Esenler 34 2,601,175/mi²
9 Ereğli 71 2,076,986/mi²
10 İzmit 41 1,965,710/mi²
11 Melikgazi 38 1,792,487/mi²
12 Uşak 64 1,760,623/mi²
13 Merzifon 05 1,688,600/mi²
14 Seydişehir 71 1,617,175/mi²
15 Ergani 21 1,512,211/mi²
16 Kütahya 43 1,482,133/mi²
17 Isparta 33 1,456,353/mi²
18 Ermenek 78 1,441,600/mi²
19 Diyarbakır 21 1,332,612/mi²
20 Edirne 22 1,288,050/mi²
21 Ağrı 04 1,243,233/mi²
22 Gebze 41 1,211,177/mi²
23 Bafra 55 1,185,083/mi²
24 Ayvalık 10 1,166,700/mi²
25 Afyonkarahisar 03 1,152,589/mi²
26 Eminönü 34 1,110,960/mi²
27 Lüleburgaz 39 1,057,407/mi²
28 Esenyurt 34 1,056,650/mi²
29 Kadirli 91 1,033,775/mi²
30 Çankırı 82 1,006,267/mi²
31 Yalova 92 950,779/mi²
32 Rize 53 870,565/mi²
33 Turgutlu 45 859,068/mi²
34 Nizip 83 791,050/mi²
35 Akkuş 52 778,967/mi²
36 Bilecik 11 742,936/mi²
37 Çiğli 35 720,463/mi²
38 Tatvan 13 713,039/mi²
39 Bartın 87 705,217/mi²
40 Fatsa 52 683,259/mi²
41 Salihli 45 673,175/mi²
42 Ordu 52 603,195/mi²
43 Darıca 41 592,553/mi²
44 Karacabey 16 519,469/mi²
45 Göynük 14 514,100/mi²
46 Erzin 31 459,644/mi²
47 Şişli 34 437,061/mi²
48 Şereflikoçhisar 68 427,525/mi²
49 Eğirdir 33 405,450/mi²
50 Ataşehir 34 397,379/mi²
51 Bünyan 38 393,713/mi²
52 Ayaş 68 388,500/mi²
53 Siirt 74 386,819/mi²
54 Burdur 15 381,744/mi²
55 Talas 38 375,464/mi²
56 Bismil 21 372,465/mi²
57 Eskil 75 339,850/mi²
58 Derince 41 313,293/mi²
59 Ereğli 85 296,160/mi²
60 Batikent 68 294,118/mi²
61 Manavgat 07 287,433/mi²
62 Sultanbeyli 34 286,622/mi²
63 Akseki 07 261,680/mi²
64 Kırklareli 39 257,690/mi²
65 Vize 39 255,655/mi²
66 Fethiye 48 253,056/mi²
67 Kırşehir 40 251,167/mi²
68 Altınova 10 236,283/mi²
69 Karabük 89 231,560/mi²
70 Oğuzeli 83 230,540/mi²
71 Tokat 60 220,818/mi²
72 Gediz 43 220,580/mi²
73 Ondokuzmayıs 55 219,475/mi²
74 Maltepe 34 217,878/mi²
75 Gerede 14 201,629/mi²
76 Maden 23 184,533/mi²
77 Bandırma 10 179,385/mi²
78 Çumra 71 175,774/mi²
79 Bozüyük 11 169,184/mi²
80 Divriği 58 168,930/mi²
81 Kars 84 166,724/mi²
82 Araban 83 158,971/mi²
83 Elbistan 46 158,387/mi²
84 Ilgın 71 156,063/mi²
85 Güngören Merter 34 151,515/mi²
86 Akçakale 63 150,925/mi²
87 Büyükçekmece 34 143,105/mi²
88 Bingöl 12 140,496/mi²
89 Şarkışla 58 140,000/mi²
90 Merter Keresteciler 34 135,135/mi²
91 Midyat 72 128,826/mi²
92 Tekkeköy 55 123,043/mi²
93 Susurluk 10 122,056/mi²
94 Hendek 54 117,523/mi²
95 Çorum 19 117,215/mi²
96 Ceylanpınar 63 113,875/mi²
97 Çarşamba 55 111,968/mi²
98 Marmara Ereğlisi 59 95,826/mi²
99 Sultangazi 34 91,409/mi²
100 Bağcılar 34 88,224/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Turkey pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Aksaray leads with 12,655,650 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Aksaray has 12,655,650 people per square mile - that's roughly 19,774 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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