Bitlis Population 2026

Bitlis has a population of 53,023, making it the #174 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Bitlis. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 296× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

53,023

Rank in Türkiye

#174

Coordinates

38.40°N, 42.11°E

~1,494 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

815 km

506 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bitlis

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Tatvan	73,222	#142
Ahlat	64,695	#154
Adilcevaz	52,781	#175
Güroymak	25,826	#290
Hizan	15,302	#404

Cities near Bitlis

Tatvan73,222 people · ~18 km away
Güroymak25,826 people · ~21 km away
Hizan15,302 people · ~33 km away
Ahlat64,695 people · ~50 km away
Siirt114,034 people · ~54 km away
Kozluk29,502 people · ~60 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bitlis?

Bitlis has a population of 53,023 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #174 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Bitlis in?

Bitlis is located in Bitlis, Türkiye.

Is Bitlis the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 815 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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