Soma Population 2026

Soma has a population of 98,714, making it the #109 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Manisa. Roughly 0.1% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 159× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

98,714

Rank in Türkiye

#109

Coordinates

39.19°N, 27.61°E

~155 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

457 km

284 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Manisa

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Manisa	243,971	#54
Salihli	119,311	#95
Turgutlu	103,292	#103
Akhisar	84,659	#127
Alaşehir	48,147	#189
Kula	31,100	#254
Kırkağaç	21,789	#326
Demirci	21,378	#332

Cities near Soma

Kırkağaç21,789 people · ~10 km away
Akhisar84,659 people · ~36 km away
Bergama57,200 people · ~38 km away
Bigadiç15,242 people · ~50 km away
Balıkesir238,151 people · ~57 km away
Burhaniye38,083 people · ~65 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Soma?

Soma has a population of 98,714 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #109 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Soma in?

Soma is located in Manisa, Türkiye.

Is Soma the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 457 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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