Muğla Population 2026

Muğla has a population of 92,328, making it the #115 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Muğla. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 170× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

92,328

Rank in Türkiye

#115

Coordinates

37.22°N, 28.37°E

~672 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

492 km

306 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Muğla

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Fethiye	60,437	#162
Milas	43,193	#206
Bodrum	39,317	#215
Marmaris	33,731	#241
Ortaca	19,741	#352
Dalaman	19,292	#354
Yatağan	19,020	#357
Turgutreis	16,490	#389

Cities near Muğla

Yatağan19,020 people · ~24 km away
Marmaris33,731 people · ~41 km away
Çine21,327 people · ~52 km away
Milas43,193 people · ~53 km away
Ortaca19,741 people · ~55 km away
Sarigerme16,000 people · ~63 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Muğla?

Muğla has a population of 92,328 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #115 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Muğla in?

Muğla is located in Muğla, Türkiye.

Is Muğla the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 492 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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