Nilüfer Population 2026

Nilüfer has a population of 536,365, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Bursa Province. Roughly 0.6% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

536,365

Rank in Türkiye

#21

Coordinates

40.21°N, 28.92°E

~69 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

337 km

209 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bursa Province

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Bursa	3,101,833	#3
İnegol	133,959	#81
Mustafakemalpaşa	101,412	#106
Gemlik	71,063	#145
Orhangazi	51,792	#179
Karacabey	44,256	#203
Kestel	36,185	#227
Görükle	35,882	#228

Cities near Nilüfer

Görükle35,882 people · ~7 km away
Bursa3,101,833 people · ~12 km away
Mudanya23,161 people · ~18 km away
Gürsu24,510 people · ~24 km away
Kestel36,185 people · ~25 km away
Gemlik71,063 people · ~32 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nilüfer?

Nilüfer has a population of 536,365 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Nilüfer in?

Nilüfer is located in Bursa Province, Türkiye.

Is Nilüfer the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 337 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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