Erdemli Population 2026

Erdemli has a population of 46,570, making it the #195 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Mersin. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 337× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

46,570

Rank in Türkiye

#195

Coordinates

36.60°N, 34.31°E

~11 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

390 km

242 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
Bozyazı	28,456	#273
Taşucu	15,184	#409

Cities near Erdemli

Mersin537,842 people · ~37 km away
Silifke132,665 people · ~42 km away
Taşucu15,184 people · ~50 km away
Tarsus350,732 people · ~63 km away
Mut49,397 people · ~78 km away
Kireçocağı45,476 people · ~96 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Erdemli?

Erdemli has a population of 46,570 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #195 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Erdemli in?

Erdemli is located in Mersin, Türkiye.

Is Erdemli the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 390 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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