Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
238K
Population
1,454 km2
Area
175 Mbps
Internet
70m
Elevation
UTC+03:00
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Balıkesir is a city in Turkey with a population of 238K. Internet speeds average 175 Mbps download. The city has 1,584 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Turkey
Region
Western Asia
Population
238K
Timezone
UTC+03:00
Elevation
70 m
Currency
TRY
Language
Turkish
GPS
39.65, 27.89
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Solid 175 Mbps internet — reliable for remote work and streaming
A mid-sized city of 238,151 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
1,584 total POIs 1.1 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
32
Cafes
42
Bars
1
Fast Food
16
Shopping
Supermarkets
38
Convenience
52
Shopping Malls
10
Healthcare
Hospitals
9
Clinics
11
Pharmacies
137
Education
Schools
75
Universities
3
Libraries
3
Recreation
Parks
209
Playgrounds
107
Sports
23
Cinemas
1
Museums
5
Theatres
1
Transport
Bus Stops
168
Train Stations
4
Fuel Stations
43
Services
Banks
19
ATMs
36
Post Offices
3
Police
17
Fire Stations
5
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
175 Mbps
Download
31 Mbps
Upload
11ms
Latency
6,407
Tests
1,818
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: May - Sep
4°
J
5°
F
9°
M
15°
A
21°
M
25°
J
27°
J
25°
A
21°
S
15°
O
9°
N
5°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Balıkesir known for?
Balıkesir is a city in Turkey. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Balıkesir?
Balıkesir has an average download speed of 175 Mbps and upload speed of 31 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Balıkesir?
The population of Balıkesir is approximately 238K.
What infrastructure does Balıkesir have?
Balıkesir has 1,584 mapped points of interest, including 32 restaurants, 9 hospitals, 75 schools.
What country is Balıkesir in?
Balıkesir is located in Turkey.
