Merzifon Population 2026
Merzifon has a population of 50,658, making it the #181 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Amasya. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 310× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,658
Rank in Türkiye
#181
Coordinates
40.87°N, 35.46°E
~732 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
245 km
152 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Amasya
Cities near Merzifon
FAQ
What is the population of Merzifon?
Merzifon has a population of 50,658 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #181 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Merzifon in?
Merzifon is located in Amasya, Türkiye.
Is Merzifon the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 245 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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