Fethiye Population 2026

Fethiye has a population of 60,437, making it the #162 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Muğla. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 260× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

60,437

Rank in Türkiye

#162

Coordinates

36.64°N, 29.13°E

~9 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

489 km

304 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Muğla

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Muğla	92,328	#115
Milas	43,193	#206
Bodrum	39,317	#215
Marmaris	33,731	#241
Ortaca	19,741	#352
Dalaman	19,292	#354
Yatağan	19,020	#357
Turgutreis	16,490	#389

Cities near Fethiye

Dalaman19,292 people · ~32 km away
Sarigerme16,000 people · ~39 km away
Ortaca19,741 people · ~39 km away
Elmalı16,587 people · ~71 km away
Marmaris33,731 people · ~80 km away
Muğla92,328 people · ~93 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Fethiye?

Fethiye has a population of 60,437 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #162 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Fethiye in?

Fethiye is located in Muğla, Türkiye.

Is Fethiye the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 489 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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