Karamürsel Population 2026

Karamürsel has a population of 30,525, making it the #257 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Kocaeli. It is about 514× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,525

Rank in Türkiye

#257

Coordinates

40.69°N, 29.62°E

~17 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

288 km

179 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kocaeli

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Gebze	281,436	#47
İzmit	196,571	#61
Derince	125,485	#88
Körfez	90,580	#120
Gölcük	56,189	#168
Kandıra	16,264	#391

Cities near Karamürsel

Körfez90,580 people · ~16 km away
Gölcük56,189 people · ~17 km away
Derince125,485 people · ~18 km away
Gebze281,436 people · ~20 km away
İzmit196,571 people · ~28 km away
Yalova71,289 people · ~29 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Karamürsel?

Karamürsel has a population of 30,525 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #257 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Karamürsel in?

Karamürsel is located in Kocaeli, Türkiye.

Is Karamürsel the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 288 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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