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Arapgir, Turkey

Malatya · Turkey

Arapgir is a small city in Malatya, Turkey with a population of 10,022. Elevation: 3,770 ft (1,149 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

10,022 Population 27/sq mi density
3,770 ft Elevation 1,149 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
23.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Arapgir

Arapgir

Arapgir is a municipality and district of Malatya Province, Turkey. Its area is 987 km2, and its population is 9,964 (2022).

People

Population10,022
Density27/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain23.8 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation3,770 ft (1,149 m)
Population10,022
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation3,770 ft (1,149 m)
Coordinates39.0412°, 38.4952°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceMalatya
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation23.8 inches (605 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.6 inches (22 cm)

About Arapgir

Arapgir is a small city in Turkey (Malatya) with a population of 10,022. The city sits at an elevation of 3,770 feet (1,149 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Arapgir

Arapgir has an average annual temperature of 12.5°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 404 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.5°C / 29°F -12.3° / 7.1° 46.0
Feb 0.3°C / 33°F -11.3° / 12.7° 36.3
Mar 4.6°C / 40°F -5.8° / 16.4° 81.5
Apr 11.1°C / 52°F -1.5° / 22.7° 52.0
May 15.6°C / 60°F 1.9° / 29.3° 48.8
Jun 22.3°C / 72°F 10.3° / 33.9° 15.2
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 12° / 37.1° 6.9
Aug 26.4°C / 80°F 14.2° / 37.6° 5.0
Sep 21.7°C / 71°F 8.1° / 34.2° 7.3
Oct 15.1°C / 59°F 3° / 26.7° 17.3
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F -3.7° / 19.2° 43.0
Dec 1.9°C / 35°F -6.2° / 11.3° 44.6
Arapgir experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,770 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below Turkey avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,770 ft (1,149 m)
Area376.1 sq mi (974.0 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates39.0412°N, 38.4952°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 8.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

512 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 27, 2025.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 121 km
Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 84 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 130 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 130 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 118 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 86 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 135 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 150 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 128 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 92 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 105 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 99 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 93 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 140 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 88 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 87 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 99 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 43 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 142 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1939 SOUTH BLACK SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 32,700 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Arapgir has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Arapgir

Institution Type Founded Website
İnönü Üniversitesi Arapgir Meslek Yüksek Okulu Yerleşkesi University

Radio Stations near Arapgir

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Arapgir

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ethnographic museum

Hotels in Arapgir

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arapgir Nazar Hotel

Restaurants in Arapgir

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arapgir Belediyesi - Restoranı

Gas Stations in Arapgir

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lukoil
TR #11900244627
TR #12920862761
TR #7094942285

Banks in Arapgir

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ziraat Bank

Airports Near Arapgir

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Malatya Erhaç AirportMLXMedium Airport
Boranköy Air BaseSmall Airport
Divriği AirportSmall Airport
Malatya Tulga AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Arapgir

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ptt Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arapgir

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Arapgir Ulu Camii
Merkez Camii
Mirliva Ahmetbey Camii

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 Arapgir

What is the population of Arapgir?

Arapgir has a population of 10,022 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 376.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arapgir?

Arapgir has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.8 inches, with 8.6 inches of snow.

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