Gemerek Population 2026

Gemerek has a population of 16,916, making it the #381 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Sivas. It is about 928× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,916

Rank in Türkiye

#381

Coordinates

39.18°N, 36.07°E

~1,208 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

288 km

179 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sivas

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Sivas	264,022	#50
Suşehri	25,820	#291
Şarkışla	23,800	#310

Cities near Gemerek

Şarkışla23,800 people · ~35 km away
Akdağmadeni23,048 people · ~55 km away
Talas36,890 people · ~71 km away
Kayseri1,452,458 people · ~71 km away
Hacılar21,167 people · ~80 km away
Develi35,868 people · ~101 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gemerek?

Gemerek has a population of 16,916 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #381 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Gemerek in?

Gemerek is located in Sivas, Türkiye.

Is Gemerek the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 288 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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