Bandırma Population 2026

Bandırma has a population of 107,631, making it the #102 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Balıkesir. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 146× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

107,631

Rank in Türkiye

#102

Coordinates

40.35°N, 27.98°E

~40 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

417 km

259 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Balıkesir

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Balıkesir	238,151	#55
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 Bandırma

Erdek22,678 people · ~16 km away
Karacabey44,256 people · ~36 km away
Gönen40,763 people · ~39 km away
Mustafakemalpaşa101,412 people · ~51 km away
Susurluk24,816 people · ~51 km away
Biga61,066 people · ~64 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bandırma?

Bandırma has a population of 107,631 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #102 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Bandırma in?

Bandırma is located in Balıkesir, Türkiye.

Is Bandırma the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 417 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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