Bozyazı Population 2026

Bozyazı has a population of 28,456, making it the #273 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Mersin. It is about 552× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

28,456

Rank in Türkiye

#273

Coordinates

36.11°N, 32.96°E

~7 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

424 km

263 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mersin

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Mersin	537,842	#20
Tarsus	350,732	#39
Silifke	132,665	#82
Anamur	57,128	#165
Mut	49,397	#188
Erdemli	46,570	#195
Taşucu	15,184	#409

Cities near Bozyazı

Anamur57,128 people · ~12 km away
Ermenek16,986 people · ~60 km away
Gazipaşa18,371 people · ~60 km away
Mut49,397 people · ~73 km away
Taşucu15,184 people · ~86 km away
Mahmutlar24,227 people · ~89 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bozyazı?

Bozyazı has a population of 28,456 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #273 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Bozyazı in?

Bozyazı is located in Mersin, Türkiye.

Is Bozyazı the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 424 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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