Bilecik Population 2026

Bilecik has a population of 74,457, making it the #140 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Bilecik. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 211× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

74,457

Rank in Türkiye

#140

Coordinates

40.14°N, 29.98°E

~517 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

246 km

153 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bilecik

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Bozüyük	55,365	#171
Osmaneli	15,708	#397

Cities near Bilecik

Osmaneli15,708 people · ~24 km away
Bozüyük55,365 people · ~26 km away
Yenişehir28,656 people · ~31 km away
İznik22,230 people · ~39 km away
İnegol133,959 people · ~40 km away
Akhisar15,198 people · ~44 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bilecik?

Bilecik has a population of 74,457 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #140 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Bilecik in?

Bilecik is located in Bilecik, Türkiye.

Is Bilecik the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 246 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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