İznik Population 2026

İznik has a population of 22,230, making it the #323 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Bursa Province. It is about 706× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,230

Rank in Türkiye

#323

Coordinates

40.43°N, 29.72°E

~99 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

272 km

169 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
Gemlik	71,063	#145
Orhangazi	51,792	#179
Karacabey	44,256	#203
Kestel	36,185	#227

Cities near İznik

Yenişehir28,656 people · ~19 km away
Osmaneli15,708 people · ~26 km away
Karamürsel30,525 people · ~31 km away
Gölcük56,189 people · ~33 km away
Orhangazi51,792 people · ~36 km away
Derince125,485 people · ~37 km away

FAQ

What is the population of İznik?

İznik has a population of 22,230 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #323 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is İznik in?

İznik is located in Bursa Province, Türkiye.

Is İznik the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 272 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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