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Belen, Turkey

Mersin · Turkey

Belen is a small town in Mersin, Turkey with a population of 546. Elevation: 2,037 ft (621 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

546 Population 1/sq mi density
2,037 ft Elevation 621 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
28.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population546
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain28.6 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation2,037 ft (621 m)
Population546
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,037 ft (621 m)
Coordinates37.0411°, 34.7061°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceMersin
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation28.6 inches (726 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Belen

Belen is a small town in Turkey (Mersin) with a population of 546. The city sits at an elevation of 2,037 feet (621 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Belen

Belen has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.8°C), the coldest is Jan (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 627 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.6°C / 53°F 7.8° / 15.3° 114.3
Feb 12.3°C / 54°F 8.3° / 16.3° 79.3
Mar 15°C / 59°F 10.9° / 19° 55.8
Apr 18.4°C / 65°F 14.5° / 22.2° 34.8
May 22.4°C / 72°F 18.7° / 26° 28.0
Jun 26°C / 79°F 22.7° / 29.4° 11.2
Jul 29.2°C / 85°F 26° / 32.3° 6.6
Aug 29.8°C / 86°F 26.4° / 33.1° 5.4
Sep 27.2°C / 81°F 23.2° / 31.3° 10.0
Oct 23.4°C / 74°F 18.7° / 28° 36.2
Nov 17.9°C / 64°F 13.3° / 22.5° 82.3
Dec 13.4°C / 56°F 9.3° / 17.4° 163.0
Belen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,037 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above Turkey avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,037 ft (621 m)
Area783.4 sq mi (2,029.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates37.0411°N, 34.7061°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.47"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

225 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 56 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 142 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 125 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 135 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 147 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 58 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 139 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 143 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 137 km
Feb 25, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M5.2 122 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 129 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 140 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 101 km
Feb 10, 1994 6 km S of Ceyhan, Turkey M4.9 100 km
Jul 29, 2015 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey M4.9 58 km
Mar 5, 2023 7 km SW of Dörtyol, Turkey M4.8 134 km
Oct 18, 2001 14 km SW of Adana, Turkey M4.7 47 km
Aug 16, 2023 10 km NNE of Aladağ, Turkey M4.7 92 km
May 12, 2000 5 km WSW of Toprakkale, Turkey M4.7 122 km
Mar 1, 2023 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey M4.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 120 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 130 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 167 km
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in
August 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in Wettest

Belen has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Belen

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yaren FM folk music, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Tarsus FM country music, musiki MP3 128 kbps
KURAN ve TÜRKÇE MEAL dini, eğitim MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Hayat AAC+ 128 kbps
KENT RADYO MP3 128 kbps
RADYO ÜLKÜ AAC+ 80 kbps
KURAN VE MEAL MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Belen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atatürk House
Gözne Kalesi
Kent Tarihi Müzesi
Tarsus Müzesi

Libraries in Belen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ethem Çalışkan Okuma Salonu0.0
Ethem Çalışkan Okuma Salonu0.0
Hal Mahallesi Kütüphanesi0.0
Hal Mahallesi Kütüphanesi0.0
Kültür Merkezi0.0
Mersin İl Halk Kütüphanesi Binası0.0
T.C. Kültür Bakanlığı Huzurkent Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
T.C. Kültür Bakanlığı Huzurkent Halk Kütüphanesi0.0

Farmers Markets in Belen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anıt Mahallesi Kapalı Semt Pazarı
Anıt Mahallesi Kapalı Semt Pazarı
Ayvagediği Pazar Yeri
Bağlar Mahallesi Pazar Yeri
Junk Market
Kıbrıs Çarşısı
Semt Pazarı
Soğucak Pazar Yeri
Tarihi Siptilli Çarşısı
Toroslar Balık Pazarı
Yeni Mahalle Pazar Yeri
Zeki Ayan Mahallesi Pazartesi Pazarı
Zeytin Pazarı

Stadiums & Teams in Belen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Belen

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adana Şakirpaşa AirportADALarge Airport
Çukurova International AirportCOVLarge Airport
İncirlik Air BaseUABMedium Airport

Treatment Centers in Belen

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Gaziler Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Huzurkent Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Şehit İshak Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Ülkü Köy Aile Sağlığı Merkezi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Belen

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Belen Mahallesi Merkez Camii
Dorak Camii
Karadiken 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 Belen

What is the population of Belen?

Belen has a population of 546 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 783.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Belen?

Belen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches.

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