Birecik Population 2026
Birecik has a population of 44,284, making it the #202 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Şanlıurfa. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 355× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,284
Rank in Türkiye
#202
Coordinates
37.03°N, 37.98°E
~351 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
550 km
342 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Şanlıurfa
| City | Population | Rank in Türkiye |
|---|---|---|
| Şanlıurfa | 449,549 | #28 |
| Siverek | 175,341 | #69 |
| Viranşehir | 154,163 | #75 |
| Suruç | 101,178 | #107 |
| Akçakale | 32,114 | #247 |
| Ceylanpınar | 31,488 | #251 |
| Bozova | 21,502 | #329 |
| Hilvan | 16,990 | #379 |
Cities near Birecik
FAQ
What is the population of Birecik?
Birecik has a population of 44,284 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #202 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Birecik in?
Birecik is located in Şanlıurfa, Türkiye.
Is Birecik the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 550 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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