Mersin Population 2026

Mersin has a population of 537,842, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Mersin. Roughly 0.6% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

537,842

Rank in Türkiye

#20

Coordinates

36.81°N, 34.64°E

~10 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

379 km

235 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mersin

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Tarsus	350,732	#39
Silifke	132,665	#82
Anamur	57,128	#165
Mut	49,397	#188
Erdemli	46,570	#195
Bozyazı	28,456	#273
Taşucu	15,184	#409

Cities near Mersin

Tarsus350,732 people · ~25 km away
Erdemli46,570 people · ~37 km away
Kireçocağı45,476 people · ~59 km away
Adana1,816,750 people · ~64 km away
Silifke132,665 people · ~79 km away
Taşucu15,184 people · ~87 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mersin?

Mersin has a population of 537,842 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Mersin in?

Mersin is located in Mersin, Türkiye.

Is Mersin the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 379 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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