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Atakent, Turkey

Adıyaman Province · Turkey

Atakent is a small town in Adıyaman Province, Turkey with a population of 729. Elevation: 1,932 ft (589 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

729 Population 1/sq mi density
1,932 ft Elevation 589 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
22.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population729
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain22.5 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation1,932 ft (589 m)
Population729
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,932 ft (589 m)
Coordinates37.6000°, 38.2000°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceAdıyaman Province
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation22.5 inches (571 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Atakent

Atakent is a small town in Turkey (Adıyaman Province) with a population of 729. The city sits at an elevation of 1,932 feet (589 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Atakent

Atakent has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (31.8°C), the coldest is Jan (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 710 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.8°C / 42°F 1.8° / 9.7° 164.2
Feb 7.1°C / 45°F 2.9° / 11.3° 89.0
Mar 11.2°C / 52°F 6.3° / 16.1° 84.2
Apr 15.8°C / 60°F 10.1° / 21.5° 54.5
May 21.5°C / 71°F 15.1° / 27.9° 39.4
Jun 27.6°C / 82°F 20.5° / 34.6° 5.3
Jul 31.6°C / 89°F 24.5° / 38.7° 1.0
Aug 31.8°C / 89°F 24.4° / 39.1° 1.5
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 19.7° / 33.5° 11.3
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.8° 60.1
Nov 12.9°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.9° 69.4
Dec 7.8°C / 46°F 3.9° / 11.7° 129.8
Atakent enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,932 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above Turkey avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,932 ft (589 m)
Area803.5 sq mi (2,081.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates37.6000°N, 38.2000°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.49"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

605 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 27, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 113 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 99 km
Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 119 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 124 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 95 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 49 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 59 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 124 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 114 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 72 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 127 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 20 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 102 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 45 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 115 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 61 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 66 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 98 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 67 km
Feb 6, 2023 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.3 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 56,697 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Atakent has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 41°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Atakent

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Atakent Çok Programlı Anadolu Lisesi
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Radio Stations near Atakent

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dost FM talk & speech MP3 128 kbps
RADYO ÇAĞLAR MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Atakent

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adıyaman Museum

Libraries in Atakent

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adıyaman İl Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Adıyaman İl Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Adıyaman İl Halk Kütüphanesi0.0

Gas Stations in Atakent

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #5018532512

Stadiums & Teams in Atakent

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Atakent

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International AirportGZTLarge Airport
Şanlıurfa GAP AirportGNYLarge Airport
Adıyaman AirportADFMedium Airport

Treatment Centers in Atakent

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
5 Nolu Aile Hekimligi
Altınsehir Aile Saglıgı Merkezi
Saglık Ocagı
Toplum Saglıgı Merkezi
Vartana Aile Sağlığı Merkezi

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 Atakent

What is the population of Atakent?

Atakent has a population of 729 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 803.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Atakent?

Atakent enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.5 inches.

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