Yatağan Population 2026

Yatağan has a population of 19,020, making it the #357 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Muğla. It is about 826× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,020

Rank in Türkiye

#357

Coordinates

37.34°N, 28.14°E

~380 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

500 km

311 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Muğla

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Muğla	92,328	#115
Fethiye	60,437	#162
Milas	43,193	#206
Bodrum	39,317	#215
Marmaris	33,731	#241
Ortaca	19,741	#352
Dalaman	19,292	#354
Turgutreis	16,490	#389

Cities near Yatağan

Muğla92,328 people · ~24 km away
Çine21,327 people · ~31 km away
Milas43,193 people · ~32 km away
Marmaris33,731 people · ~55 km away
Aydın163,022 people · ~62 km away
Nazilli119,370 people · ~66 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yatağan?

Yatağan has a population of 19,020 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #357 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Yatağan in?

Yatağan is located in Muğla, Türkiye.

Is Yatağan the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 500 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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