Bodrum Population 2026

Bodrum has a population of 39,317, making it the #215 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Muğla. It is about 399× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

39,317

Rank in Türkiye

#215

Coordinates

37.04°N, 27.43°E

~11 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

571 km

355 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Muğla

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Muğla	92,328	#115
Fethiye	60,437	#162
Milas	43,193	#206
Marmaris	33,731	#241
Ortaca	19,741	#352
Dalaman	19,292	#354
Yatağan	19,020	#357
Turgutreis	16,490	#389

Cities near Bodrum

Turgutreis16,490 people · ~15 km away
Didim26,000 people · ~41 km away
Milas43,193 people · ~44 km away
Yatağan19,020 people · ~72 km away
Marmaris33,731 people · ~78 km away
Söke68,230 people · ~79 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bodrum?

Bodrum has a population of 39,317 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #215 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Bodrum in?

Bodrum is located in Muğla, Türkiye.

Is Bodrum the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 571 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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