09.02.2026 18:31
After the earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş, the return of people from Adıyaman who had moved outside the city has accelerated. By 2025, the population of Adıyaman is expected to increase by 11% compared to the previous year, reaching 617,821; while the population of İpekli Village, which is part of Adıyaman Central, has been recorded as 6,681, making it the most populous village in Turkey.
As the return of the people of Adıyaman, who were forced to leave the city after the earthquakes on February 6, accelerates; the population of İpekli Village, which is connected to Adıyaman Central, has been recorded as 6,681, making it the most populous village in Turkey.
In a statement from the Adıyaman Governorship, it was reported that thousands of citizens who temporarily settled in other provinces after the earthquake are gradually returning to their hometowns with the completion of permanent housing and the activation of infrastructure services.
THE MOST POPULOUS VILLAGE IN TURKEY IS IN ADIYAMAN
According to the 2025 population data announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), the most populous village in Turkey is İpekli Village. The population of İpekli Village, which is connected to Adıyaman Central, was announced as 6,681. This figure drew attention as it surpasses the population of many districts.
SOME VILLAGES HAVE COMPLETELY EMPTIED
On the other hand, the data announced by TÜİK revealed a striking change in the rural population across Turkey. According to the data, the population of Turkey reached 86 million 92 thousand 168 people in 2025. However, it was observed that the population is rapidly decreasing in many villages, with some villages nearly completely empty.
According to the announced data, the average village population across Turkey was calculated to be 234 people. In contrast, in some villages, the population fell below 10, and it was determined that only 1 person lived in three villages.
The villages with the least population are listed as follows: Kayalıbağ Village (Bitlis/Central), Tarlabaşı Village (Iğdır/Aralık), Çattepe Village (Siirt/Kurtalan).