Terme Population 2026

Terme has a population of 28,397, making it the #274 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Samsun. It is about 553× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

28,397

Rank in Türkiye

#274

Coordinates

41.21°N, 36.97°E

~11 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

376 km

233 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Samsun

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Samsun	394,050	#33
Bafra	92,944	#114
Çarşamba	50,459	#183
Vezirköprü	25,155	#296
Havza	21,500	#330
Tekkeköy	17,226	#374

Cities near Terme

Çarşamba50,459 people · ~21 km away
Ünye77,585 people · ~27 km away
Tekkeköy17,226 people · ~43 km away
Kumru32,174 people · ~44 km away
Fatsa82,160 people · ~48 km away
Korgan16,733 people · ~53 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Terme?

Terme has a population of 28,397 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #274 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Terme in?

Terme is located in Samsun, Türkiye.

Is Terme the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 376 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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