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Başyayla, Turkey

Karaman · Turkey

Başyayla is a small city in Karaman, Turkey with a population of 5,713. Elevation: 4,354 ft (1,327 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,713 Population 215/sq mi density
4,354 ft Elevation 1,327 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
25.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population5,713
Density215/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation4,354 ft (1,327 m)
Population5,713
Population Density215 / sq mi
Elevation4,354 ft (1,327 m)
Coordinates36.7534°, 32.6802°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceKaraman
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation25.8 inches (656 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.3 inches (31 cm)

About Başyayla

Başyayla is a small city in Turkey (Karaman) with a population of 5,713. The city sits at an elevation of 4,354 feet (1,327 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Başyayla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 69°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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,354 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below Turkey avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,354 ft (1,327 m)
Area26.5 sq mi (68.7 km²)
Population Density215/sq mi
Coordinates36.7534°N, 32.6802°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 12.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.53"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

205 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 5, 2025.

May 3, 2003 13 km NE of Manavgat, Turkey M5.5 103 km
Dec 5, 1991 47 km SSW of Mahmutlar, Turkey M5.2 104 km
Jan 5, 2022 67 km SSW of Okurcalar, Turkey M5.1 141 km
Dec 8, 2013 21 km SW of Side, Turkey M4.9 129 km
Sep 10, 2009 9 km N of Konya, Turkey M4.9 135 km
Sep 11, 2009 8 km NNW of Konya, Turkey M4.9 133 km
Apr 13, 2018 17 km NE of Akseki, Turkey M4.8 80 km
Aug 1, 2023 28 km NNE of Konya, Turkey M4.8 148 km
Feb 22, 2020 4 km WNW of Derebucak, Turkey M4.7 130 km
Jun 19, 2014 55 km SSW of Gazipa?a, Turkey M4.5 118 km
Mar 22, 2016 77 km SW of Gazipa?a, Turkey M4.5 139 km
May 18, 2007 15 km NNE of Karaman, Turkey M4.5 82 km
Jun 30, 1997 14 km S of Side, Turkey M4.5 114 km
Oct 4, 2024 32 km NW of Karapınar, Turkey M4.5 139 km
Jan 3, 2025 10 km SW of Alanya, Turkey M4.5 74 km
Aug 18, 2004 9 km N of P?narba??, Turkey M4.5 149 km
Jan 31, 2022 12 km SE of Derbent, Turkey M4.5 140 km
Nov 7, 2009 49 km WSW of Gazipa?a, Turkey M4.5 108 km
Mar 30, 2025 3 km N of Avsallar, Turkey M4.4 82 km
Aug 20, 2019 64 km ESE of Tekirova, Turkey M4.4 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 3.3 in
March 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Başyayla has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (0.3").

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Museums in Başyayla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Emirler Pınarı
Tol Medrese

Airports Near Başyayla

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gazipaşa-Alanya AirportGZPMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Başyayla

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Başköy Merkez Camii
Katranlı Mahallesi Camii
Söğütlü Mahallesi Camii

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 Başyayla

What is the population of Başyayla?

Başyayla has a population of 5,713 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 215 people per square mile, spread across 26.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Başyayla?

Başyayla has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches, with 12.3 inches of snow.

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