Giresun Population 2026
Giresun has a population of 125,682, making it the #86 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Giresun. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 125× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
125,682
Rank in Türkiye
#86
Coordinates
40.92°N, 38.39°E
~39 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
481 km
299 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Giresun
| City | Population | Rank in Türkiye |
|---|---|---|
| Şebin Karahisar | 47,360 | #192 |
| Bulancak | 43,635 | #205 |
| Görele | 30,381 | #259 |
| Tirebolu | 17,124 | #376 |
| Espiye | 15,058 | #411 |
Cities near Giresun
FAQ
What is the population of Giresun?
Giresun has a population of 125,682 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #86 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Giresun in?
Giresun is located in Giresun, Türkiye.
Is Giresun the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 481 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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