Erdek Population 2026

Erdek has a population of 22,678, making it the #320 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Balıkesir. It is about 692× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,678

Rank in Türkiye

#320

Coordinates

40.40°N, 27.79°E

~28 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

433 km

269 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Balıkesir

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Balıkesir	238,151	#55
Bandırma	107,631	#102
Ayvalık	70,002	#148
Edremit	40,777	#209
Gönen	40,763	#210
Burhaniye	38,083	#219
Susurluk	24,816	#299
Dursunbey	17,532	#369

Cities near Erdek

Bandırma107,631 people · ~16 km away
Gönen40,763 people · ~35 km away
Biga61,066 people · ~50 km away
Karacabey44,256 people · ~52 km away
Susurluk24,816 people · ~62 km away
Mustafakemalpaşa101,412 people · ~66 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Erdek?

Erdek has a population of 22,678 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #320 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Erdek in?

Erdek is located in Balıkesir, Türkiye.

Is Erdek the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 433 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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