Gelibolu Population 2026

Gelibolu has a population of 25,178, making it the #294 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Canakkale. It is about 624× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,178

Rank in Türkiye

#294

Coordinates

40.41°N, 26.67°E

~41 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

528 km

328 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Canakkale

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Çanakkale	143,622	#79
Biga	61,066	#160
Çan	26,201	#285
Ezine	15,677	#398

Cities near Gelibolu

Çanakkale143,622 people · ~36 km away
Keşan44,644 people · ~50 km away
Biga61,066 people · ~52 km away
Çan26,201 people · ~53 km away
Malkara27,427 people · ~57 km away
Ezine15,677 people · ~75 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gelibolu?

Gelibolu has a population of 25,178 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #294 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Gelibolu in?

Gelibolu is located in Canakkale, Türkiye.

Is Gelibolu the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 528 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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