Kahramanmaraş is located in southeastern Turkey and has a very diverse demographic structure. As of 2020, its population is approximately 1.1 million. Most of the population is concentrated in the city center, with the rest living in the surrounding districts and villages. This population distribution indicates that the city center is the center of economic and social activity in the region.
The ethnic composition of Kahramanmaraş's population is mostly Turkish, but also includes Kurdish, Arab and other minority groups. This ethnic diversity makes the cultural richness and social structure of the city quite colorful. In particular, the effects of this diversity can be observed in the city's culinary culture and traditional activities.
The demographic structure of the city tends to have a young population profile. According to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute, a significant portion of Kahramanmaraş's population consists of individuals between the ages of 15-64, while the proportion of the population under the age of 15 is above the average of Turkey. This indicates that the city has a dynamic and young labor force.
In terms of education level, there is a wide range of education in Kahramanmaraş, from primary school to university. However, while the level of education is generally higher in the city center, it may remain at lower levels in rural areas. This can be seen as one of the factors encouraging migration from rural areas to the city center.
Socioeconomically, Kahramanmaraş is a very active city in the industrial and agricultural sectors. This situation causes people from neighboring provinces and even more distant regions of the country to migrate to the city in search of economic opportunities. While the migrant population constantly reshapes the demographic structure of the city, it also adds new elements to the social and cultural dynamics of the city.