Niksar Population 2026
Niksar has a population of 49,865, making it the #185 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Tokat Province. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 315× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,865
Rank in Türkiye
#185
Coordinates
40.59°N, 36.95°E
~369 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
356 km
221 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tokat Province
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FAQ
What is the population of Niksar?
Niksar has a population of 49,865 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #185 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Niksar in?
Niksar is located in Tokat Province, Türkiye.
Is Niksar the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 356 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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