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Balaban, Turkey

Diyarbakır Province · Turkey

Balaban is a small town in Diyarbakır Province, Turkey with a population of 1,036. Elevation: 2,648 ft (807 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,036 Population 6/sq mi density
2,648 ft Elevation 807 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population1,036
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation2,648 ft (807 m)
Population1,036
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation2,648 ft (807 m)
Coordinates38.1729°, 40.2090°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceDiyarbakır Province
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (635 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)

About Balaban

Balaban is a small town in Turkey (Diyarbakır Province) with a population of 1,036. The city sits at an elevation of 2,648 feet (807 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Balaban

Balaban has an average annual temperature of 16°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 483 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.6°C / 37°F -2.2° / 7.4° 64.4
Feb 4.5°C / 40°F -1° / 10° 66.6
Mar 9°C / 48°F 2.6° / 15.3° 67.1
Apr 13.6°C / 56°F 6.5° / 20.6° 64.3
May 18.9°C / 66°F 10.9° / 26.9° 46.9
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 16.9° / 34.8° 10.0
Jul 30.4°C / 87°F 21.9° / 39° 0.4
Aug 30°C / 86°F 21.3° / 38.8° 0.2
Sep 24.8°C / 77°F 16.1° / 33.5° 7.5
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 10.6° / 25.8° 33.3
Nov 10.1°C / 50°F 3.5° / 16.7° 51.9
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F -0.4° / 9.6° 70.8
Balaban enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 291 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,648 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above Turkey avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,648 ft (807 m)
Area173.4 sq mi (449.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates38.1729°N, 40.2090°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

382 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 M6.7 104 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 95 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 79 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 124 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 146 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 144 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 141 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 86 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 83 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 61 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 110 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 139 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 105 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 147 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 138 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 113 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 139 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 145 km
Apr 9, 2022 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 136 km
Mar 8, 2010 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey M5.2 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (184 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 184 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) 3.7 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 85°F (29°C) 0.1 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in

Balaban has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 34°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Balaban

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TRT Diyarbakır local radio AAC 105 kbps

Farmers Markets in Balaban

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kapalı Pazar Yeri

Stadiums & Teams in Balaban

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Balaban

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Diyarbakır AirportDIYMedium Airport
Bingöl AirportBGGSmall Airport
Diyarbakır Northwest AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Balaban

21 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
13 Nolu Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
450 Evler Saglık Ocagı
9 Nolu Aile Saglıgı Merkezi
Baglar Aile Saglıgı Merkezi
Bağlar Turgut Özal Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Çocuk Hastalıkları Hastanesi Semt Polikinliği
Kayapınar 10 Nolu Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Kayapınar 20 Nolu Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Kayapınar 36 Nolu Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Kayapınar 4 Nolu Sağlık Ocağı
Kayapınar 8 Nolu Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Kayapınar Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Kayapınar Gaziler 6 Nolu Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Kayapınar Luna Park Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Kayapınar Mehmet Akif Ersoy Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Mevlana Halit Sağlık Ocağı
Ozel Diyarbakır Cocuk Saglıgı Merkezi
Saglık Ocagı
Saglık Ocagı
Verem Savas Dispanseri
Yenişehir Seyrantepe 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 Balaban

What is the population of Balaban?

Balaban has a population of 1,036 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 173.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Balaban?

Balaban 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 86°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

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