Anamur Population 2026

Anamur has a population of 57,128, making it the #165 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Mersin. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 275× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

Location of Anamur (capital Ankara shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

57,128

Rank in Türkiye

#165

Coordinates

36.08°N, 32.84°E

~28 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

428 km

266 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mersin

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Mersin	537,842	#20
Tarsus	350,732	#39
Silifke	132,665	#82
Mut	49,397	#188
Erdemli	46,570	#195
Bozyazı	28,456	#273
Taşucu	15,184	#409

Cities near Anamur

Bozyazı28,456 people · ~12 km away
Gazipaşa18,371 people · ~51 km away
Ermenek16,986 people · ~63 km away
Mahmutlar24,227 people · ~82 km away
Mut49,397 people · ~83 km away
Oba28,864 people · ~87 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Anamur?

Anamur has a population of 57,128 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #165 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Anamur in?

Anamur is located in Mersin, Türkiye.

Is Anamur the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 428 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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