Balıkesir Population 2026

Balıkesir has a population of 238,151, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Balıkesir. Roughly 0.3% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

238,151

Rank in Türkiye

#55

Coordinates

39.65°N, 27.89°E

~139 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

426 km

265 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Balıkesir

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Bandırma	107,631	#102
Ayvalık	70,002	#148
Edremit	40,777	#209
Gönen	40,763	#210
Burhaniye	38,083	#219
Susurluk	24,816	#299
Erdek	22,678	#320
Dursunbey	17,532	#369

Cities near Balıkesir

Bigadiç15,242 people · ~35 km away
Susurluk24,816 people · ~37 km away
Gönen40,763 people · ~54 km away
Soma98,714 people · ~57 km away
Mustafakemalpaşa101,412 people · ~62 km away
Kırkağaç21,789 people · ~63 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Balıkesir?

Balıkesir has a population of 238,151 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Balıkesir in?

Balıkesir is located in Balıkesir, Türkiye.

Is Balıkesir the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 426 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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