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Aksakal, Turkey

Balıkesir · Turkey

Aksakal is a small town in Balıkesir, Turkey with a population of 1,153. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

1,153 Population 5/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Aksakal

Aksakal railway station is a railway station near Ergili, Balıkesir in Turkey. Located about 2 km (1.2 mi) northeast of the villagen, TCDD Taşımacılık operates two daily trains from İzmir to Bandırma: The southbound 6th of September Express and the northbound 17th of September Express.

People

Population1,153
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Population1,153
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates40.1473°, 28.1068°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceBalıkesir
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,103 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.0 inches (53 cm)

About Aksakal

Aksakal is a small town in Turkey (Balıkesir) with a population of 1,153. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Aksakal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 21.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above Turkey avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area244.8 sq mi (634.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates40.1473°N, 28.1068°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above Turkey avg
Snowfall 21.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7,196 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 27, 2025.

Apr 23, 2025 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey M6.2 77 km
Aug 10, 2025 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey M6.1 87 km
May 19, 2011 12 km ENE of Simav, Turkey M5.8 140 km
Sep 26, 2019 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.7 84 km
Jan 22, 2020 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey M5.6 122 km
May 3, 2012 13 km NE of Simav, Turkey M5.2 137 km
Feb 17, 2009 5 km ENE of Simav, Turkey M5.2 141 km
Aug 19, 1999 3 km SSE of Ç?narc?k, Turkey M5.2 102 km
Jul 25, 1999 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey M5.2 94 km
Sep 29, 1999 8 km NNW of Ta?köprü, Turkey M5.2 124 km
Jul 25, 2011 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.1 79 km
Sep 9, 1999 7 km NNW of Koruköy, Turkey M5.0 108 km
Jan 28, 2020 Western Turkey M5.0 118 km
Apr 23, 2025 14 km S of Kumburgaz, Turkey M5.0 88 km
Sep 24, 2019 20 km SE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M4.9 79 km
Feb 4, 2020 13 km NNE of Akhisar, Turkey M4.9 125 km
Jun 7, 2012 13 km SSW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M4.9 80 km
Jan 11, 2020 16 km S of Silivri, Turkey M4.9 88 km
Apr 23, 2025 24 km SSW of Selimpaşa, Turkey M4.9 79 km
Aug 24, 2025 4 km SW of Sındırgı, Turkey M4.8 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1509 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 6.0 m 5,000 73 km
1894 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 4.5 m 1,349 71 km
1912 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 2.7 m 2,800 106 km
1963 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 1 108 km
2025 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 0.1 m 77 km
1944 EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 30 148 km
1935 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 5 77 km
1343 MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS Earthquake 74 km
1265 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 86 km
986 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 118 km
557 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 94 km
543 BLACK SEA Earthquake 31 km
478 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Aksakal has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 43°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Aksakal

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yeniköy İlkokulu
Ilıcaboğazı İlkokulu
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Radio Stations near Aksakal

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Genç FM pop music UNKNOWN

Museums in Aksakal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bandırma Arkeoloji Müzesi

Libraries in Aksakal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bandırma İlçe Halk Kütüphanesi0.0

Farmers Markets in Aksakal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bandırma Covered Bazaar
Bandırma Kapalı Çarşısı
Cuma Pazarı
Fish Market
Karacabey Yaş Sebze Ve Meyve Hali
Pazartesi Pazarı
Perşembe Pazarı
Salı Pazarı

Clinics in Aksakal

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ilıcaboğazı Aile Sağlık Merkezi

Train Stations in Aksakal

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aksakal

Gas Stations in Aksakal

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #7335611825

Stadiums & Teams in Aksakal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Aksakal

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Balıkesir AirportBZIMedium Airport
Bandırma AirportBDMMedium Airport

Treatment Centers in Aksakal

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Özel Mutlu Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi
Özel Mutlu Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aksakal

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Karaçalılık Cami

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aksakal

What is the population of Aksakal?

Aksakal has a population of 1,153 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 244.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aksakal?

Aksakal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches, with 21.0 inches of snow.

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