Silifke Population 2026

Silifke has a population of 132,665, making it the #82 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Mersin. Roughly 0.2% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 118× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

132,665

Rank in Türkiye

#82

Coordinates

36.38°N, 33.93°E

~17 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

405 km

252 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mersin

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Mersin	537,842	#20
Tarsus	350,732	#39
Anamur	57,128	#165
Mut	49,397	#188
Erdemli	46,570	#195
Bozyazı	28,456	#273
Taşucu	15,184	#409

Cities near Silifke

Taşucu15,184 people · ~8 km away
Erdemli46,570 people · ~42 km away
Mut49,397 people · ~53 km away
Mersin537,842 people · ~79 km away
Bozyazı28,456 people · ~92 km away
Ermenek16,986 people · ~98 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Silifke?

Silifke has a population of 132,665 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #82 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Silifke in?

Silifke is located in Mersin, Türkiye.

Is Silifke the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 405 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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