Salihli Population 2026
Salihli has a population of 119,311, making it the #95 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Manisa. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 132× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
119,311
Rank in Türkiye
#95
Coordinates
38.48°N, 28.15°E
~109 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul
Distance to capital (Ankara)
436 km
271 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Manisa
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FAQ
What is the population of Salihli?
Salihli has a population of 119,311 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #95 biggest city in Türkiye.
What region is Salihli in?
Salihli is located in Manisa, Türkiye.
Is Salihli the capital of Türkiye?
No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 436 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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