Genç Population 2026

Genç has a population of 22,493, making it the #322 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Bingöl. It is about 698× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,493

Rank in Türkiye

#322

Coordinates

38.75°N, 40.55°E

~1,015 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

675 km

419 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bingöl

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Bingöl	128,935	#85
Solhan	15,303	#403

Cities near Genç

Bingöl128,935 people · ~16 km away
Lice16,336 people · ~33 km away
Kulp26,569 people · ~48 km away
Solhan15,303 people · ~50 km away
Karakoçan29,735 people · ~51 km away
Kovancılar22,976 people · ~60 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Genç?

Genç has a population of 22,493 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #322 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Genç in?

Genç is located in Bingöl, Türkiye.

Is Genç the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 675 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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