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Balaban, Turkey
Kocaeli · Turkey
Balaban is a small town in Kocaeli, Turkey with a population of 1,326. Elevation: 673 ft (205 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,326 |
| Population Density | 687 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6868°, 30.0840° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Kocaeli |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.7 inches (755 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Balaban
Balaban is a small town in Turkey (Kocaeli) with a population of 1,326. The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet (205 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Balaban
Balaban has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 867 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 687/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6868°N, 30.0840°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1894 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 4.5 m | 1,349 | 117 km |
| 1999 | KOCAELI, TURKEY | Earthquake | 2.5 m | 17,118 | 13 km |
| 1963 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 78 km |
| 986 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 551 | LEVANTIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 20 km |
| 478 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
Balaban has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 42°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.4").
Radio Stations near Balaban
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAL TÜRK FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Romantik SES Sakarya | romantic, slow | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Balaban
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atatürk, Redif ve Etnografya Müzesi | ||||
| Eski İzmit Tren Garı | ||||
| Gayret Gemi Müzesi | ||||
| İzmit Deprem Farkındalık ve Anma Müzesi | ||||
| Kasr-ı Hümayün Av Köşkü | ||||
| Kocaeli Etnografya ve Arkeoloji Müzesi | ||||
| Sanatçı Ali Efendi Konağı Etnografya Müzesi | ||||
| Seka Mehmet Ali Kağıtçı Kağıt Müzesi | ||||
| TCG Gayret | ||||
| TCG Hızırreis | ||||
| Yarhisar Gemisi Müzesi |
Libraries in Balaban
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derince Millet Bahçesi Kütüphanesi | 0.0 | |||||
| İzmit Halk Kütüphanesi | 0.0 | |||||
| Kocaeli University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Köseköy Nazım Demirci Halk Kütüphanesi | 0.0 | |||||
| Kütüphane Ek Bina | 0.0 | |||||
| Leyla Atakan Şehir Kütüphanesi | 0.0 | |||||
| Leyla Atakan Şehir Kütüphanesi | 0.0 | |||||
| Nazmi Oğuz Halk Kütüphanesi | 0.0 | |||||
| Nazmi Oğuz Halk Kütüphanesi | 0.0 | |||||
| Oğultürk Halk Kütüphhanesi | 0.0 | |||||
| Oğultürk Halk Kütüphhanesi | 0.0 | |||||
| Orman Kütüphanesi | 0.0 | |||||
| Sakarya Üniversitesi Süleyman Demirel Kütüphanesi | 0.0 | |||||
| Sapanca İlçe Halk Kütüphanesi | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Balaban
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anatolia Bazaar | |||||
| Ayazma Tepeköy Kapalı Pazarı | |||||
| Cumartesi Pazarı | |||||
| Cumartesi Pazarı | |||||
| Geyve Kapalı Pazar Yeri | |||||
| Kapalı Pazar Yeri | |||||
| Kapanönü Kapalı Çarşı | |||||
| Kapanönü Kapalı Çarşı | |||||
| Kartepe Kent Çarşısı (Ulus Pazarı) | |||||
| KOU Store | |||||
| Kuruçeşme Kapalı Pazar Alanı | |||||
| Sapanca Kapalı Pazar Yeri | |||||
| Tüysüzler Pazar Alanı | |||||
| Yenişehir Pazar Alanı |
Hotels in Balaban
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Balaban
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Balaban
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANİME KIZI ÜRETİM SANAYİ |
Stadiums & Teams in Balaban
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Balaban
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bursa Yenişehir Airport | YEI | Medium Airport |
| Cengiz Topel Airport | KCO | Medium Airport |
| Istanbul Aviation Pamukova Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tuzla Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Yalova Air Base | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Balaban
24 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 42 Evler Aile Sağlığı Merkezi | ||
| AMATEM | ||
| Aslı Zan Estetik | ||
| Çağdaş Yaşam Rehabilitasyon ve Kültür Merkezi | ||
| ÇAMATEM | ||
| Cankat Tıp Merkezi | ||
| Çenedağ Mahallesi Aile Sağlığı Merkezi | ||
| Çınarlı Mahallesi Sağlık Ocağı | ||
| Dilek Sabancı Gülen Yüzler Rehabilitasyon Merkezi | ||
| Gültepe Aile Sağlığı Merkezi | ||
| Gündoğdu 3 Nolu Aile Sağlığı Merkezi | ||
| İzmit Çocuk Destek Merkezi Müdürlüğü | ||
| Kadıköy Aile Sağlık Merkezi | ||
| Ketem (Kanser Erken Teşhis Ve Tanı Merkezi) | ||
| Konrad Görüntüleme Merkezi | ||
| kuruçeşme sağlık ocağı | ||
| Overnice Klinik | ||
| Özel Uzman Doktor Soner Cerrah Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi | ||
| REFLEKS AKADEMİ-REFLEKSOLOJİ MERKEZİ | ||
| Sağlıklı Yaşam Merkezi | ||
| Serdar Aile Sağlığı Merkezi | ||
| Tüysüzler Aile Sağlığı Merkezi | ||
| Yeni Cuma Aile Sağlığı Merkezi | ||
| Yenimahalle Aile Sağlığı Merkezi |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Balaban
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| nusretiye köyü camii |
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Public Holidays in Turkey
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What is the population of Balaban?
Balaban has a population of 1,326 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 687 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Balaban?
Balaban enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.7 inches.