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Ayvacık, Turkey
Canakkale · Turkey
Ayvacık is a small city in Canakkale, Turkey with a population of 6,879. Elevation: 896 ft (273 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ayvacık
Ayvacık is a town in Çanakkale Province in the Marmara region of Turkey. It is the seat of Ayvacık District. Its population is 9,710 (2021). The town lies at an elevation of 252 m (827 ft). During the Gallipoli campaign in World War I, it was the target of several Allied attacks.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,879 |
| Population Density | 20 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6011°, 26.4047° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Canakkale |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.5 inches (647 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ayvacık
Ayvacık is a small city in Turkey (Canakkale) with a population of 6,879. The city sits at an elevation of 896 feet (273 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 336.9 sq mi (872.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6011°N, 26.4047°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 140 km |
| 1949 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 7 | 98 km |
| 1968 | LEMNOS ISLAND, NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 22 | 127 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 126 km |
| 2017 | LESBOS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 75 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 116 km |
| 1944 | EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 30 | 19 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 5 | 144 km |
| 1867 | LESBOS | Earthquake | - | 563 | 45 km |
| 1856 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
| 1389 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | 2 | 134 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Ayvacık has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (0.3").
Schools in Ayvacık
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keçikaya İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Kuran Kursu | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ayvacık
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batı Radyo | classical | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Ayvacık
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adatepe Olive Oil Museum | ||||
| Assos | ||||
| Karye Teknoloji Müzesi | ||||
| Mehmet Akif Ersoy Evi | ||||
| Ottoman Bath Museum | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Συκαμινέας |
Libraries in Ayvacık
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mythimna library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ayvacık
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayramiç Pazar Alanı | |||||
| Ezine Kapalı Pazar Yeri | |||||
| Geyikli Belediyesi Kapalı Pazar Yeri |
Restaurants in Ayvacık
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ayvacık
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ayvacık
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ayvacık
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport | EDO | Large Airport |
| Çanakkale Airport | CKZ | Medium Airport |
| Mytilene International Airport | MJT | Medium Airport |
| Assos Aviation Village Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bozcaada Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fly Pergamon Sport Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gökçeada Airport | GKD | Small Airport |
| Sarımsaklı Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ayvacık
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
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| Fatma & Nuri Erkan Camii ve Kur'an Kursu | |
| Keçikaya 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 Ayvacık?
Ayvacık has a population of 6,879 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 336.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ayvacık?
Ayvacık enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.5 inches.