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Atalar, Turkey

Mersin · Turkey

Atalar is a small town in Mersin, Turkey with a population of 1,599. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,599 Population 2/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population1,599
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population1,599
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates36.8500°, 34.8500°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceMersin
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation27.2 inches (692 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Atalar

Atalar is a small town in Turkey (Mersin) with a population of 1,599. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Atalar

Atalar has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.8°C), the coldest is Jan (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 627 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.6°C / 53°F 7.8° / 15.3° 114.3
Feb 12.3°C / 54°F 8.3° / 16.3° 79.3
Mar 15°C / 59°F 10.9° / 19° 55.8
Apr 18.4°C / 65°F 14.5° / 22.2° 34.8
May 22.4°C / 72°F 18.7° / 26° 28.0
Jun 26°C / 79°F 22.7° / 29.4° 11.2
Jul 29.2°C / 85°F 26° / 32.3° 6.6
Aug 29.8°C / 86°F 26.4° / 33.1° 5.4
Sep 27.2°C / 81°F 23.2° / 31.3° 10.0
Oct 23.4°C / 74°F 18.7° / 28° 36.2
Nov 17.9°C / 64°F 13.3° / 22.5° 82.3
Dec 13.4°C / 56°F 9.3° / 17.4° 163.0
Atalar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above Turkey avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area783.4 sq mi (2,029.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates36.8500°N, 34.8500°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.71"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

308 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 41 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 130 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 119 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 124 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 128 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 127 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 42 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 134 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 121 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 113 km
Feb 25, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M5.2 147 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 122 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 117 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 90 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 138 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.9 147 km
Feb 10, 1994 6 km S of Ceyhan, Turkey M4.9 88 km
Jul 29, 2015 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey M4.9 34 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 142 km
Mar 5, 2023 7 km SW of Dörtyol, Turkey M4.8 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake - 1,800 141 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake - - 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (143 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 143 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 155 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 189 km
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
September 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
November 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
December 53°F (12°C) 5.7 in Wettest

Atalar has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Atalar

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Adanalıoğlu Reşitcan İ.Ö.O - - - -
Adanalıoğlu Mehmet Canbolat İ.Ö.O - - - -
Huzurkent Atatürk İlkokulu - - - -
Huzurkent Latife Hanım İlkokulu - - - -
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Radio Stations near Atalar

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yaren FM folk music, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Tarsus FM country music, musiki MP3 128 kbps
KURAN ve TÜRKÇE MEAL dini, eğitim MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Hayat - AAC+ 128 kbps
KENT RADYO - MP3 128 kbps
RADYO ÜLKÜ - AAC+ 80 kbps
KURAN VE MEAL - MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Atalar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atatürk House
Kent Tarihi Müzesi
Mersin Archaeological Museum
Mersin Naval Museum
Tarsus Müzesi

Libraries in Atalar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ethem Çalışkan Okuma Salonu0.0
Ethem Çalışkan Okuma Salonu0.0
Hal Mahallesi Kütüphanesi0.0
Hal Mahallesi Kütüphanesi0.0
Kültür Merkezi0.0
Mersin Ayşe Ecevit Anadolu Masal Evi0.0
Mersin İl Halk Kütüphanesi Binası0.0
T.C. Kültür Bakanlığı Huzurkent Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
T.C. Kültür Bakanlığı Huzurkent Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Ülkü Ongun Kütüphanesi0.0

Farmers Markets in Atalar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anıt Mahallesi Kapalı Semt Pazarı
Anıt Mahallesi Kapalı Semt Pazarı
Bağlar Mahallesi Pazar Yeri
Junk Market
Kıbrıs Çarşısı
Semt Pazarı
Tarihi Siptilli Çarşısı
Toroslar Balık Pazarı
Yeni Mahalle Pazar Yeri
Zeki Ayan Mahallesi Pazartesi Pazarı
Zeytin Pazarı

Clinics in Atalar

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adanalıoğlu Sağlık Ocağı
Huzurkent Aile Sağlığı Merkezi

Train Stations in Atalar

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Huzurkent

Gas Stations in Atalar

15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eses
Shell
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TR #11575784017
TR #11818144031
TR #2529180221
TR #2529180224
TR #2529180229
TR #2529180235
TR #2529180241
TR #5911089313
TR #5911109241
TR #6403512214

Banks in Atalar

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Şekerbank

Stadiums & Teams in Atalar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Atalar

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adana Şakirpaşa AirportADALarge Airport
Çukurova International AirportCOVLarge Airport
İncirlik Air BaseUABMedium Airport
Kelaynak Aviation Club Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Atalar

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Gaziler Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Huzurkent Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Şehit İshak Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Ülkü Köy Aile Sağlığı Merkezi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Atalar

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fatih Camii
Gazi Evrenli Camii
Köselerli Camii
Kulak Mahallesi Camii
Ulu Camii
Yunus Emre 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 Atalar

What is the population of Atalar?

Atalar has a population of 1,599 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 783.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Atalar?

Atalar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches.

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