Belen Population 2026
Belen has a population of 20,113, making it the #344 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Hatay. It is about 781× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,113
Rank in Türkiye
#344
Coordinates
36.49°N, 36.19°E
~551 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
480 km
298 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hatay
Cities near Belen
- İskenderun251,682 people · ~11 km away
- Serinyol16,753 people · ~14 km away
- Kırıkhan60,916 people · ~15 km away
- Denizciler17,495 people · ~17 km away
- Narlıca18,445 people · ~28 km away
- Arsuz109,550 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Belen?
Belen has a population of 20,113 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #344 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Belen in?
Belen is located in Hatay, Türkiye.
Is Belen the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 480 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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