Derince Population 2026
Derince has a population of 125,485, making it the #88 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Kocaeli. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 125× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
125,485
Rank in Türkiye
#88
Coordinates
40.76°N, 29.81°E
~42 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
274 km
170 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kocaeli
Cities near Derince
FAQ
What is the population of Derince?
Derince has a population of 125,485 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #88 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Derince in?
Derince is located in Kocaeli, Türkiye.
Is Derince the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 274 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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