Bursa Population 2026

Bursa has a population of 3,101,833, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Bursa Province. Roughly 3.5% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 5.1× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

3,101,833

Rank in Türkiye

Coordinates

40.20°N, 29.06°E

~155 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

324 km

201 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bursa Province

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Nilüfer	536,365	#21
İnegol	133,959	#81
Mustafakemalpaşa	101,412	#106
Gemlik	71,063	#145
Orhangazi	51,792	#179
Karacabey	44,256	#203
Kestel	36,185	#227
Görükle	35,882	#228

Cities near Bursa

Gürsu24,510 people · ~12 km away
Nilüfer536,365 people · ~12 km away
Kestel36,185 people · ~13 km away
Görükle35,882 people · ~19 km away
Mudanya23,161 people · ~25 km away
Gemlik71,063 people · ~27 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bursa?

Bursa has a population of 3,101,833 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Bursa in?

Bursa is located in Bursa Province, Türkiye.

Is Bursa the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 324 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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