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Mersin, Mersin

Turkey

Regional capital36.8120° N, 34.6389° E

Mersin is a city located in Turkey, within the province of Mersin. It has a population of 537,842, making it a significant urban center in the region.

Population537,842
ProvinceMersin
Coordinates36.8120° N, 34.6389° E
CountryTurkey
Rank in Turkey#18 of 54,516

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Nearest Airports

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Çukurova International Airport

COVInternational

39.5 km away

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Adana Şakirpaşa Airport

ADAInternational

60.1 km away

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İncirlik Air Base

UABRegional

73.1 km away

About Mersin

The city is situated at coordinates 36.81196° latitude and 34.63886° longitude, at an elevation of 10 meters. Mersin lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres and operates under the Europe/Istanbul timezone. Nearby cities include Tarsus, Erdemli, Pınarbaşı, Arpaçbahşiş, and Alifakı.

Mersin ranks 18th among 10,161 cities in Turkey by population. The country's total urban population is 80,396,101, highlighting Mersin's significant size relative to other urban areas.

Cities in Mersin

Within the province of Mersin, the city ranks first among 328 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Tarsus, Silifke, Anamur, Mut, and Erdemli. The city is supported by various amenities, including 15 hospitals, 112 schools, 5 universities, and 172 parks.

Tarsus350,732Silifke75,315Anamur57,128Mut49,397Erdemli46,570Bozyazı28,456Taşucu15,184Gülnar12,385Pınarbaşı10,964Aydıncık8,385

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Mersin.

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SitelerNeighborhood
0.4 km
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YeniNeighborhood
0.5 km
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MithatpaşaNeighborhood
0.5 km
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ÜçocakNeighborhood
0.8 km
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GündoğduNeighborhood
1 km
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AkdenizNeighborhood
1.3 km
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MesudtiyeNeighborhood
1.3 km
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Cami ŞerifNeighborhood
1.3 km
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SelçuklarNeighborhood
1.4 km
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NusratiyeNeighborhood
1.4 km
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Müfide İlhanNeighborhood
1.5 km
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SağlıkNeighborhood
1.5 km
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GüneşNeighborhood
1.6 km
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MahmudiyeNeighborhood
1.8 km
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ÇankayaNeighborhood
1.9 km
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Şevkat SümerNeighborhood
1.9 km
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TozkaparanNeighborhood
2 km
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OsmaniyeNeighborhood
2.1 km
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BahçeNeighborhood
2.1 km
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İhsaniyeNeighborhood
2.2 km

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#1 Istanbul15,701,602#2 Ankara3,517,182#3 Bursa3,101,833#4 İzmir2,938,292#5 Gaziantep2,130,432
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Mersin?

The population of Mersin is 537,842.

In which province/state is Mersin located?

Mersin is located in the province of Mersin.

What are the coordinates of Mersin?

The coordinates of Mersin are 36.81196° latitude and 34.63886° longitude.

What is the elevation of Mersin?

The elevation of Mersin is 10 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Mersin?

The nearest airport to Mersin is Çukurova International Airport.

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