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Balat, Turkey

Aydın · Turkey

Balat is a small town in Aydın, Turkey with a population of 1,036. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,036 Population 8/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
27.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population1,036
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain27.8 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population1,036
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates37.5128°, 27.2792°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceAydın
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation27.8 inches (705 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Balat

Balat is a small town in Turkey (Aydın) with a population of 1,036. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Balat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Turkey avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area128.6 sq mi (333.1 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates37.5128°N, 27.2792°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,652 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 13, 2025.

Jul 20, 2017 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece M6.6 66 km
Nov 6, 1992 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M6.1 76 km
Jun 2, 2025 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey M5.8 119 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 84 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 89 km
Aug 1, 2021 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.6 127 km
Jun 21, 2021 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.5 121 km
Apr 26, 1996 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece M5.5 144 km
May 24, 1994 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey M5.5 143 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 72 km
Apr 2, 1996 8 km N of Samos, Greece M5.4 43 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece M5.4 38 km
Jan 28, 1994 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey M5.4 133 km
Jun 28, 2020 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.4 121 km
Aug 4, 2004 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.3 90 km
Sep 13, 2003 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece M5.3 103 km
Aug 8, 2017 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey M5.3 66 km
Aug 26, 1993 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.3 110 km
Apr 13, 2021 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece M5.3 111 km
Aug 3, 2021 25 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.2 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.3 m (17 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5.3 m 118 61 km
2002 DODECANESE ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m - 144 km
2017 GULF OF GÖKOVA Earthquake 1.9 m 2 66 km
1968 ISLAND OF KOS Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m - 114 km
1856 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake - - 142 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake - - 100 km
1389 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake - 2 131 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake - - 59 km
554 ISLAND OF KOS Earthquake - - 79 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake - - 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 104 km
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
December 52°F (11°C) 5.9 in Wettest

Balat has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Balat

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ράδιο Σάμος 102 (GR) greek music, news talk MP3 160 kbps
Αρμονία 103.2 (GR) greek music, local news MP3 32 kbps
Θάλασσα και Παράδοση (GR) - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Balat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dilek Peninsula National Park
Miletus museum
Oleatrium Zeytin ve Zeytinyağı Tarihi Müzesi

Libraries in Balat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Eski Kilise Kütüphanesi0.0

Farmers Markets in Balat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Akbük Cuma Pazarı
Akbük Pazar Yeri
Akbük Salı Pazarı
Atakent Pazarı
Aykuştur Pazarı
Çarşamba Pazarı
Didim Pazar Yeri
Güzelçamlı Sahil Pazarı
Market square
Mavişehir Pazarı
Söke Yenikent Halk Pazarı (Pazartesi)

Cafes in Balat

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Çay Evi

Theatres in Balat

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Theater

Stadiums & Teams in Balat

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Balat

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kos International Airport "Ippokratis"KGSLarge Airport
Milas Bodrum International AirportBJVLarge Airport
Samos AirportSMIMedium Airport
Aydın Çıldır AirportCIISmall Airport
Bodrum-Imsık AirportBXNSmall Airport
Kalymnos AirportJKLSmall Airport
Leros AirportLRSSmall Airport
Selçuk Efes AirportIZMSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Balat

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
İlyas Bey Mosque

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 Balat

What is the population of Balat?

Balat has a population of 1,036 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 128.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Balat?

Balat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.8 inches.

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