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Bahşılar, Turkey

Diyarbakır Province · Turkey

Bahşılar is a small town in Diyarbakır Province, Turkey with a population of 1,186. Elevation: 3,087 ft (941 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,186 Population 7/sq mi density
3,087 ft Elevation 941 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
25.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Bahşılar

Bahşılar is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Eğil, Diyarbakır Province in Turkey. It is populated by Kurds and had a population of 1,186 in 2022.

People

Population1,186
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain25.7 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation3,087 ft (941 m)
Population1,186
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation3,087 ft (941 m)
Coordinates38.2418°, 40.0236°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceDiyarbakır Province
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation25.7 inches (652 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)

About Bahşılar

Bahşılar is a small town in Turkey (Diyarbakır Province) with a population of 1,186. The city sits at an elevation of 3,087 feet (941 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Bahşılar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,087 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above Turkey avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,087 ft (941 m)
Area173.4 sq mi (449.0 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates38.2418°N, 40.0236°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
32% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

426 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 87 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 93 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 69 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 141 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 107 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 144 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 144 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 145 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 134 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 66 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 68 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 52 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 142 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 93 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 87 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 146 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 122 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 106 km
Apr 9, 2022 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 120 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (197 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
May 65°F (19°C) 2.1 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in

Bahşılar has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 34°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Bahşılar

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TRT Diyarbakır local radio AAC 105 kbps

Farmers Markets in Bahşılar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kapalı Pazar Yeri

Airports Near Bahşılar

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Diyarbakır AirportDIYMedium Airport
Elazığ AirportEZSMedium Airport
Bingöl AirportBGGSmall Airport
Diyarbakır Northwest Airport-Small Airport

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 Bahşılar

What is the population of Bahşılar?

Bahşılar has a population of 1,186 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 173.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bahşılar?

Bahşılar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.7 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

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