Mut Population 2026

Mut has a population of 49,397, making it the #188 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Mersin. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 318× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

49,397

Rank in Türkiye

#188

Coordinates

36.64°N, 33.44°E

~311 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

368 km

229 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mersin

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Mersin	537,842	#20
Tarsus	350,732	#39
Silifke	132,665	#82
Anamur	57,128	#165
Erdemli	46,570	#195
Bozyazı	28,456	#273
Taşucu	15,184	#409

Cities near Mut

Ermenek16,986 people · ~49 km away
Silifke132,665 people · ~53 km away
Taşucu15,184 people · ~53 km away
Karaman175,390 people · ~63 km away
Bozyazı28,456 people · ~73 km away
Erdemli46,570 people · ~78 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mut?

Mut has a population of 49,397 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #188 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Mut in?

Mut is located in Mersin, Türkiye.

Is Mut the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 368 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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