Most Dense in Turkey

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Turkey

1 Aksaray 75 12,357,350/mi²

2 Sivas 58 6,600,550/mi²

3 Kayseri 38 4,626,958/mi²

4 Karaman 78 3,507,800/mi²

5 Batman 76 3,014,380/mi²

6 Zeytinburnu 34 2,887,430/mi²

7 Uşak 64 2,841,792/mi²

8 Esenler 34 2,601,175/mi²

9 İzmit 41 1,965,710/mi²

10 Merzifon 05 1,688,600/mi²

11 Antakya 31 1,500,000/mi²

12 Diyarbakır 21 1,377,979/mi²

13 Ereğli 71 1,315,957/mi²

14 Edirne 22 1,285,729/mi²

15 Seydişehir 71 1,277,225/mi²

16 Ayvalık 10 1,166,700/mi²

17 Eminönü 34 1,110,960/mi²

18 Esenyurt 34 1,056,650/mi²

19 Ağrı 04 1,037,358/mi²

20 Kütahya 43 1,027,822/mi²

21 Isparta 33 1,013,729/mi²

22 Çankırı 82 1,006,267/mi²

23 Afyonkarahisar 03 968,458/mi²

24 Ermenek 78 849,300/mi²

25 Gebze 41 827,753/mi²

26 Bafra 55 774,533/mi²

27 Çiğli 35 720,463/mi²

28 Rize 53 704,871/mi²

29 Bartın 87 680,767/mi²

30 Bilecik 11 676,882/mi²

31 Lüleburgaz 39 649,279/mi²

32 Ordu 52 603,195/mi²

33 Kadirli 91 585,400/mi²

34 Ergani 21 585,378/mi²

35 Tatvan 13 563,246/mi²

36 Şereflikoçhisar 68 551,263/mi²

37 Turgutlu 45 543,642/mi²

38 Yalova 92 509,207/mi²

39 Salihli 45 497,129/mi²

40 Fatsa 52 483,294/mi²

41 Nizip 83 457,267/mi²

42 Şişli 34 437,061/mi²

43 Ataşehir 34 397,379/mi²

44 Burdur 15 381,744/mi²

45 Bismil 21 372,465/mi²

46 Akkuş 52 340,200/mi²

47 Ereğli 85 296,160/mi²

48 Batikent 68 294,118/mi²

49 Erzin 31 292,400/mi²

50 Sultanbeyli 34 286,622/mi²

51 Derince 41 278,856/mi²

52 Karacabey 16 276,600/mi²

53 Siirt 74 265,195/mi²

54 Kırşehir 40 251,167/mi²

55 Akseki 07 232,320/mi²

56 Oğuzeli 83 230,540/mi²

57 Gediz 43 220,580/mi²

58 Karabük 89 220,005/mi²

59 Maltepe 34 217,878/mi²

60 Ayaş 68 214,250/mi²

61 Merkezefendi 20 212,380/mi²

62 Eğirdir 33 211,138/mi²

63 Kırklareli 39 187,816/mi²

64 Göynük 14 186,667/mi²

65 Bandırma 10 179,385/mi²

66 Tokat 60 175,273/mi²

67 Gerede 14 168,129/mi²

68 Bünyan 38 160,263/mi²

69 Araban 83 158,971/mi²

70 Kars 84 157,672/mi²

71 Güngören Merter 34 151,515/mi²

72 Büyükçekmece 34 143,105/mi²

73 Şarkışla 58 140,000/mi²

74 Merter Keresteciler 34 135,135/mi²

75 Divriği 58 131,390/mi²

76 Bozüyük 11 125,830/mi²

77 Tekkeköy 55 123,043/mi²

78 Karakeçili 79 120,971/mi²

79 Çumra 71 120,150/mi²

80 Hendek 54 117,523/mi²

81 Çorum 19 117,215/mi²

82 Bingöl 12 113,101/mi²

83 Manavgat 07 112,789/mi²

84 Vize 39 100,245/mi²

85 Sultangazi 34 91,409/mi²

86 Bağcılar 34 88,224/mi²

87 Bahçelievler 34 87,927/mi²

88 Talas 38 87,833/mi²

89 Midyat 72 86,668/mi²

90 Karapınar 02 85,800/mi²

91 Çanakkale 17 84,983/mi²

92 Yüksekova 70 84,387/mi²

93 Fethiye 48 83,940/mi²

94 Ilgın 71 78,351/mi²

95 Artvin 08 78,306/mi²

96 Susurluk 10 77,550/mi²

97 Demirköprü 35 76,500/mi²

98 Alacakaya 23 72,956/mi²

99 Çavdarhisar 43 68,000/mi²

100 Kaman 40 65,011/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 12,357,350 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 12,357,350 people per square mile — that's roughly 19,308 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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