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Balkıca, Turkey

Denizli · Turkey

Balkıca is a small town in Denizli, Turkey with a population of 689. Elevation: 3,766 ft (1,148 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

689 Population 1/sq mi density
3,766 ft Elevation 1,148 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
27.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population689
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain27.8 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation3,766 ft (1,148 m)
Population689
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation3,766 ft (1,148 m)
Coordinates37.3242°, 29.0989°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceDenizli
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation27.8 inches (707 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.5 inches (21 cm)

About Balkıca

Balkıca is a small town in Turkey (Denizli) with a population of 689. The city sits at an elevation of 3,766 feet (1,148 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Balkıca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°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 area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,766 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below Turkey avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,766 ft (1,148 m)
Area743.6 sq mi (1,925.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates37.3242°N, 29.0989°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,959 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M5.8 on Jun 2, 2025.

Oct 1, 1995 2 km W of Dinar, Turkey M6.4 123 km
Jun 10, 2012 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey M6.0 102 km
Aug 8, 2019 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey M5.9 86 km
Jun 2, 2025 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey M5.8 105 km
Mar 20, 2019 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey M5.7 39 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 126 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 120 km
Apr 26, 1996 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece M5.5 142 km
Jul 18, 1990 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey M5.5 58 km
Apr 21, 2000 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey M5.5 61 km
Jul 26, 2003 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 79 km
Jul 23, 2003 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 97 km
Jun 28, 2020 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.4 99 km
Nov 13, 1994 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey M5.4 46 km
Aug 8, 2017 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey M5.3 141 km
Apr 4, 1998 4 km N of Dinar, Turkey M5.3 127 km
Aug 26, 1993 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.3 114 km
Aug 4, 2004 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.3 125 km
Jan 21, 1997 10 km NNW of Akköy, Turkey M5.2 81 km
Aug 4, 2004 18 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.2 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2002 DODECANESE ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m 126 km
1851 ASIA MINOR Earthquake 1.8 m 109 km
1851 FETIYE, ASIA MINOR Earthquake 0.6 m 92 km
1741 ISLAND OF RHODES Earthquake 136 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 126 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kula (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 149 km
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.8 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Balkıca has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (0.5").

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Museums in Balkıca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Nikfer Şehit Anıtı
Nikfer Tarih Müzesi

Farmers Markets in Balkıca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kapalı Çarşı
Kelekçi Pazar Yeri
Tavas Canlı Hayvan Borsası ve Pazarı

Stadiums & Teams in Balkıca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Balkıca

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dalaman International AirportDLMLarge Airport
Çardak AirportDNZMedium Airport
Çardak Highway StripSmall 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 Balkıca

What is the population of Balkıca?

Balkıca has a population of 689 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 743.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Balkıca?

Balkıca has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.8 inches, with 8.5 inches of snow.

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