Officially known as the Republic of Türkiye, Turkey is a stunning country located in the Anatolian Peninsula in West Asia. The rich culture and history of the country have made it popular among tourists.
They visit this country every year to experience the natural beauty across Turkey and the remains of its historical architecture.
Read along to know more about the cities in Turkey.
Currency – The standard currency is Turkish Lira. As on 22nd September 2023, ₺1 is measured at 03.06 INR.
Turkey currently has about 81 cities across seven regions. Knowing about the major cities in Turkey is always a good idea if you are visiting the country, as it can be a challenge to find the perfect place to stay without this knowledge.
The following table highlights some of the top cities in Turkey along with their details like population and cost of living:
Name of the City | Area | Population (Subject to Change) | Cost of Living (Without Rent) |
Istanbul | 2,576.85 km2 | 15,190,000 | $368 (One Person) / $1142 (Family of four) |
Ankara | 24,521 km2 | 5,397,000 | $328 (One Person) / $1029 (Family of four) |
Izmir | 12,012 km2 | 2,993,000 | $300 (One Person) / $901 (Family of four) |
Gaziantep | 6,819 km2 | 2,154,051 | $207 (One Person) / $593 (Family of four) |
Bursa | 10,422 km2 | 2,086,000 | $288 (One Person) / $886 (Family of four) |
Adana | 2,280 km2 | 1,771,000 | $241 (One Person) / $737 (Family of four) |
Konya | 38,873km2 | 1,365,287 | $238 (One Person) / $714 (Family of four) |
Antalya | 20,591 km2 | 1,347,000 | $295 (One Person) / $894 (Family of four) |
Diyarbakir | 15,058 km2 | 1,039,000 | $217 (One Person) / $632 (Family of four) |
Kayseri | 17,043 km2 | 974,000 | $262 (One Person) / $776 (Family of four) |
EskiÅŸehir | 13,842 km2 | 906,617 | $259 (One Person) / $790 (Family of four) |
Trabzon | 188.85 km2 | 818,023 | $186 (One Person) / $654 (Family of four) |
Şanlıurfa (Urfa) | 3,668.76 km2 | 591,000 | $167 (One Person) / $500 (Family of four) |
Malatya | 922.16 km2 | 519,000 | $169 (One Person) / $498 (Family of four) |
Edirne | 6,074 km2 | 414,714 | $185 (One Person) / $594 (Family of four) |
Alanya | 1,817 km2 | 364,180 | $241 (One Person) / $765 (Family of four) |
Amasya | 5,690 km2 | 338,267 | $204 (One Person) / $626 (Family of four) |
Kars | 10,127 km2 | 274,829 | $162 (One Person) / $503 (Family of four) |
Fethiye | 1,023 km2 | 177,702 | $229 (One Person) / $705 (Family of four) |
Kusadasi | 285.3 km2 | 130,835 | $258 (One Person) / $789 (Family of four) |
Now that you know about the major cities in Turkey, here are some of the lesser-known interesting facts about these cities: