Kestel Population 2026

Kestel has a population of 36,185, making it the #227 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Bursa Province. It is about 434× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

36,185

Rank in Türkiye

#227

Coordinates

40.20°N, 29.21°E

~122 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

311 km

193 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
Görükle	35,882	#228

Cities near Kestel

Gürsu24,510 people · ~3 km away
Bursa3,101,833 people · ~13 km away
Akhisar15,198 people · ~23 km away
Nilüfer536,365 people · ~25 km away
Gemlik71,063 people · ~26 km away
İnegol133,959 people · ~29 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kestel?

Kestel has a population of 36,185 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #227 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Kestel in?

Kestel is located in Bursa Province, Türkiye.

Is Kestel the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 311 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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