Bismil Population 2026
Bismil has a population of 74,493, making it the #139 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Diyarbakır Province. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 211× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
74,493
Rank in Türkiye
#139
Coordinates
37.85°N, 40.66°E
~543 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
714 km
443 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Diyarbakır Province
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FAQ
What is the population of Bismil?
Bismil has a population of 74,493 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #139 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Bismil in?
Bismil is located in Diyarbakır Province, Türkiye.
Is Bismil the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 714 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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