Besni Population 2026
Besni has a population of 41,892, making it the #208 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Adıyaman Province. It is about 375× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,892
Rank in Türkiye
#208
Coordinates
37.69°N, 37.86°E
~904 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
499 km
310 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Adıyaman Province
| City | Population | Rank in Türkiye |
|---|---|---|
| Adıyaman | 290,883 | #45 |
| Kâhta | 97,875 | #110 |
| Gölbaşı | 28,078 | #275 |
| Altınşehir | 26,153 | #286 |
Cities near Besni
- Gölbaşı28,078 people · ~22 km away
- Altınşehir26,153 people · ~33 km away
- Adıyaman290,883 people · ~37 km away
- Çağlayancerit15,530 people · ~51 km away
- Pazarcık23,850 people · ~55 km away
- Kâhta97,875 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Besni?
Besni has a population of 41,892 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #208 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Besni in?
Besni is located in Adıyaman Province, Türkiye.
Is Besni the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 499 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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