Gemlik Population 2026

Gemlik has a population of 71,063, making it the #145 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Bursa Province. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 221× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

71,063

Rank in Türkiye

#145

Coordinates

40.43°N, 29.16°E

~5 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

319 km

198 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bursa Province

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Bursa	3,101,833	#3
Nilüfer	536,365	#21
İnegol	133,959	#81
Mustafakemalpaşa	101,412	#106
Orhangazi	51,792	#179
Karacabey	44,256	#203
Kestel	36,185	#227
Görükle	35,882	#228

Cities near Gemlik

Orhangazi51,792 people · ~14 km away
Gürsu24,510 people · ~24 km away
Mudanya23,161 people · ~24 km away
Kestel36,185 people · ~26 km away
Yalova71,289 people · ~27 km away
Bursa3,101,833 people · ~27 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gemlik?

Gemlik has a population of 71,063 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #145 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Gemlik in?

Gemlik is located in Bursa Province, Türkiye.

Is Gemlik the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 319 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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