Gümüşhane Population 2026

Gümüşhane has a population of 39,214, making it the #216 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Gümüşhane Province. It is about 400× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

39,214

Rank in Türkiye

#216

Coordinates

40.46°N, 39.47°E

~1,180 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

565 km

351 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gümüşhane Province

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Kelkit	23,870	#307

Cities near Gümüşhane

Kelkit23,870 people · ~37 km away
Akçaabat45,105 people · ~63 km away
Yomra19,770 people · ~64 km away
Trabzon244,083 people · ~64 km away
Arsin16,148 people · ~67 km away
Vakfıkebir37,728 people · ~67 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gümüşhane?

Gümüşhane has a population of 39,214 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #216 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Gümüşhane in?

Gümüşhane is located in Gümüşhane Province, Türkiye.

Is Gümüşhane the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 565 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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