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Antakya, Turkey

Hatay · Turkey

Antakya is a large city in Hatay, Turkey with a population of 210,000. Elevation: 341 ft (104 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

210,000 Population 1,500,000/sq mi density
341 ft Elevation 104 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
39.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population210,000
Density1,500,000/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain39.4 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Population210,000
Population Density1,500,000 / sq mi
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Coordinates36.2066°, 36.1572°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceHatay
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation39.4 inches (1,001 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Antakya

Antakya is a large city in Turkey (Hatay) with a population of 210,000. The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet (104 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Antakya

Antakya has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.1°C), the coldest is Jan (7.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 640 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.3°C / 45°F -2.4° / 17.3° 142.3
Feb 8.3°C / 47°F -1.8° / 18.9° 88.0
Mar 11.1°C / 52°F 0.3° / 23.2° 89.4
Apr 16°C / 61°F 5.6° / 29.8° 41.0
May 20.7°C / 69°F 10.6° / 36.2° 25.6
Jun 25.1°C / 77°F 15.6° / 39° 10.5
Jul 28.1°C / 83°F 19.4° / 40° 5.6
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 20.7° / 41.2° 9.5
Sep 25.7°C / 78°F 17.2° / 38.2° 20.4
Oct 21.6°C / 71°F 11.9° / 34.4° 24.5
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 3.6° / 27.1° 63.4
Dec 9.5°C / 49°F -0.6° / 20.2° 119.8
Antakya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above Turkey avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,500,000/sq mi
Coordinates36.2066°N, 36.1572°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.36"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

355 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 137 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 127 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 13 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 107 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 136 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 19 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 99 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 115 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 21 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 128 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 105 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 143 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 16 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 130 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 144 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 33 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 116 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 21 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 101 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 GULF OF ISKENDERUN Earthquake 0.3 m 56,697 133 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake - 1,800 4 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake - - 5 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 6.5 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
August 80°F (26°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 1.0 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 56°F (14°C) 3.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 7.4 in Wettest

Antakya has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.4") and August the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Antakya

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Atatürk İlköğretim Okulu - - - -
Atatürk Anaokulu - - - -
Vali Teoman İlkokulu - - - -
Ali Sayar Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
Beyhan Gençay Ortaokulu - - - -
Cemalettin Tınaztepe Ortaokulu - - - -
Cemalettin Tınaztepe İlkokulu - - - -
Nami Veysoğlu İmam Hatip Ortaokulu - - - -
Haydar Mursaloğlu İlkokulu - - - -
Bedii Sabuncu Ortaokulu - - - -
Mega Bilgisayar ve Yabancı Dil Egitim Merkezi - - - -
Özbuğday Ortaokulu - - - -
Özel Hatay Doğuş Okulları - - - -
Hatay Özel Eğitim Uygulama Okulu - - - -
Antakya Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
Hatay Erol Bilecik Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
Selim Nevzat Şahin Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
Selim nevzat şahin Anadolu lisesi - - - -
Hayrettin Özkan Ortaokulu - - - -
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Radio Stations near Antakya

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SÜPER SHOW RADYO - MP3 128 kbps
95.1 TEMPO RADYO HATAY - MP3 96 kbps
ANTAKYA RENK FM HATAY hafif müzik, halk müziği MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Antakya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hatay Archaeology Museum
Hatay Şehir Müzesi
Musadağ Müzesi
Necmi Asfuroglu Antakya Museum

Farmers Markets in Antakya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Antakya Gastronomi Çarşısı
Antakya Gastronomi Çarşısı
Aydın Market
Hatay Kültür Sanat Çarşısı
Konya Hatay Kardeşlik Çarşısı

Hotels in Antakya

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ranjous Otel
Shahut Hotel
The Great Antakya Hotel
Voyage Elegante Antakya

Restaurants in Antakya

26 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Altıkapı Antakya
Atilla Restaurant
Bucaklar Fırın
Cahidem Antakya
Çınaraltı Künefe
Çınaraltı Künefe
Donerci Tacettin
Gastronomi Antik Han Döner & İskender
Gözde İskender & Paça
Güven Döner
Hacı Fuat
Harbiye Meze
Hatay Gastronomi Evi
Hatay Sultan Sofrası
Humusçu Nedim Usta
La Mistik
Lebanon
Müdavim Meyhane
Poc Kasabi
Pöç Kasabı
Rota Leban
Salah Ocakbaşı
Sveyka Gurme
Sveyka Restaurant
Tarihi Bizim Künefeci
Yavuz Köfte

Cafes in Antakya

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

affan kahvesi
Aya Coffee
cric crac
Kafe
Kafe 1939
kahve diyarı
karadeniz petek pastanesi
Mydonese Sıcak Simit
vivaldi cafe

Theatres in Antakya

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sümerler Amfi Tiyatro

Clinics in Antakya

9 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Antakya Aile Saglıgı Merkezi
Antakya Merkez 3 Nolu Rasim Gali Aile Saglık Merkezi
Antas
Antas
Armutlu Guven Ozel Saglıgı Hizmetleri
Medlıfe Poliklinigi
Saglık Ocagı
Saglık Ocagı
Saglık Ocagı

Veterinaries in Antakya

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Damla Veteriner Kliniği

Gas Stations in Antakya

13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
cemali petrol
Opet
Opet Antakya
TR #12873813581
TR #5030751538
TR #5030751543
TR #5030751548
TR #5030751549
TR #6346723721
TR #9139792886
TR #9139812458
TR #9139812459

Banks in Antakya

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Garanti Bankası
Halkbank
ING
Türkiye Finans
Türkiye İş Bankası
Türkiye İş Bankası
Türkiye İş Bankası

Gyms in Antakya

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The South Club
Zuma Yoga

Stadiums & Teams in Antakya

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Antakya

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hatay AirportHTYMedium Airport
Kelaynak Aviation Club Airport-Small Airport
Murshid Sarhan Agricultural Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Antakya

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PTT
PTT

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Antakya

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Vespasian Titus Tunnel

Churches & Religious Organizations in Antakya

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ağca Camii
Ahmediye Camii, Antakya
Antakya Ulu Camii
Bekir Karabay Camii
Church of Saint Peter
Church of Saint Peter
Durmuş Debboğlu Camii
Fahri Öksüz Camii
Fatih Camii
Habib-i Neccar Camii
Hacı Tevfik Sabuncu Cami
Hatice Ana Camii
Hazrat Ali Camii
Mehmet İpek Camii
Mevlana Camii
Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church
Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church
Saramih Camii

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

Around Antakya

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 36
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 112
Restaurants 34
Cafes 12
Bars 2
Supermarkets 26
Banks 13
Museums 1
Hotels 7
Parks 34
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Antakya

20 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (4)
  • • Antakya Sirki
  • • Hippodrome A
  • • Tell Uzunarab
  • • Temple
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Arx (citadel)
🛡️ Forts (2)
  • • Eski Kale Kalıntıları
  • • Ruined Arch
⛰️ Peaks (10)
  • • Aliderviş Tepe
  • • Emin Tepesi
  • • Eşikağnağı Tepe
  • • Habib-i Neccar Dağı
  • • Hafız Tepesi
  • + 5 more
🏛️ Ruins (2)
  • • Antakya (antik kent)
  • • Aqueduct of Kantara
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Antakya Manzara

🇹🇷 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Antakya

Vespasian Titus Tunnel
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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 Antakya

What is the population of Antakya?

Antakya has a population of 210,000 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 1,500,000 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Antakya?

Antakya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches.

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