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Atakent, Turkey
Mersin · Turkey
Atakent is a small city in Mersin, Turkey with a population of 8,195. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 8,195 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4007°, 34.0579° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Mersin |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.6 inches (650 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Atakent
Atakent is a small city in Turkey (Mersin) with a population of 8,195. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 1,342.5 sq mi (3,477.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4007°N, 34.0579°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
Atakent has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (0.1").
Museums in Atakent
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narlikuyu Mosaic Museum | ||||
| Silifke Müzesi | ||||
| Silifke Müzesi | ||||
| Taşucu Aslan Eyce Amfora Müzesi |
Farmers Markets in Atakent
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapalı Pazar Yeri | |||||
| Yoğurt ve Balık Pazarı |
Hotels in Atakent
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Atakent
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Atakent
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Atakent
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Churches & Religious Organizations in Atakent
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Emine Persentili Camii | |
| Karadedeli Camii |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Atakent?
Atakent has a population of 8,195 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 1,342.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Atakent?
Atakent enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.6 inches.