Gönen Population 2026

Gönen has a population of 40,763, making it the #210 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Balıkesir. It is about 385× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

40,763

Rank in Türkiye

#210

Coordinates

40.10°N, 27.65°E

~40 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

443 km

275 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Balıkesir

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Balıkesir	238,151	#55
Bandırma	107,631	#102
Ayvalık	70,002	#148
Edremit	40,777	#209
Burhaniye	38,083	#219
Susurluk	24,816	#299
Erdek	22,678	#320
Dursunbey	17,532	#369

Cities near Gönen

Erdek22,678 people · ~35 km away
Biga61,066 people · ~38 km away
Bandırma107,631 people · ~39 km away
Susurluk24,816 people · ~48 km away
Çan26,201 people · ~52 km away
Balıkesir238,151 people · ~54 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gönen?

Gönen has a population of 40,763 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #210 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Gönen in?

Gönen is located in Balıkesir, Türkiye.

Is Gönen the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 443 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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