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Bigadiç, Turkey

Balıkesir · Turkey

Bigadiç is a small city in Balıkesir, Turkey with a population of 15,242. Elevation: 541 ft (165 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,242 Population 36/sq mi density
541 ft Elevation 165 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
25.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population15,242
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain25.3 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Population15,242
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Coordinates39.3925°, 28.1311°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceBalıkesir
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation25.3 inches (643 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bigadiç

Bigadiç is a small city in Turkey (Balıkesir) with a population of 15,242. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet (165 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Bigadiç

Bigadiç has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 562 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.2°C / 41°F 1° / 9.3° 74.4
Feb 6.4°C / 44°F 1.4° / 11.3° 68.0
Mar 9.2°C / 49°F 3.2° / 15.1° 63.4
Apr 13.2°C / 56°F 6.5° / 19.8° 56.0
May 18°C / 64°F 10.6° / 25.3° 40.0
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 15.2° / 30.1° 24.8
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 18° / 32.5° 6.5
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 18.5° / 32.3° 4.7
Sep 21.3°C / 70°F 14.1° / 28.5° 27.2
Oct 16.4°C / 62°F 10° / 22.7° 50.2
Nov 10.8°C / 51°F 5.2° / 16.4° 65.9
Dec 6.6°C / 44°F 2.4° / 10.7° 80.9
Bigadiç enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above Turkey avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Area427.8 sq mi (1,108.0 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates39.3925°N, 28.1311°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"
33% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6,972 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 10, 2025 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey M6.1 10 km
May 19, 2011 12 km ENE of Simav, Turkey M5.8 88 km
Jan 22, 2020 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey M5.6 44 km
Jan 28, 1994 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey M5.4 95 km
Jul 23, 2003 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 149 km
Jul 25, 1999 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey M5.2 14 km
Jun 26, 2020 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.2 73 km
May 3, 2012 13 km NE of Simav, Turkey M5.2 86 km
Feb 17, 2009 5 km ENE of Simav, Turkey M5.2 84 km
May 27, 2017 10 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.1 74 km
Jan 28, 2020 Western Turkey M5.0 39 km
Apr 21, 2017 17 km E of Selendi, Turkey M5.0 106 km
May 24, 1994 16 km NNE of Karaburun, Turkey M5.0 149 km
Apr 21, 2017 12 km SE of Saruhanl?, Turkey M4.9 91 km
Feb 4, 2020 13 km NNE of Akhisar, Turkey M4.9 45 km
May 28, 2017 13 km WNW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M4.9 76 km
Feb 18, 2020 12 km E of K?rka?aç, Turkey M4.8 42 km
Sep 20, 1999 7 km NNE of Marmara, Turkey M4.8 147 km
Aug 24, 2025 4 km SW of Sındırgı, Turkey M4.8 20 km
May 28, 2017 12 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M4.8 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 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 1,349 143 km
1944 EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 30 133 km
1935 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake - 5 148 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake - - 142 km
543 BLACK SEA Earthquake - - 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (96 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 96 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.6 in Wettest

Bigadiç has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Bigadiç

Institution Type Founded Website
Balıkesir Üniversitesi Sındırgı Meslek Yüksekokulu University - ,
Bigadiç Meslek Yüksek Okulu University - ,

Schools in Bigadiç

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
75. Yıl Eti Holding İlkokulu - - - -
Işıklar İlkokulu ve Ortaokulu - - - -
Fatih İlkokulu - - - -
Dörteylül İlkokulu ve Ortaokulu - - - -
Atatürk İlkokulu ve Ortaokulu - - - -
Eti Maden İmam Hatip Ortaokulu - - - -
Kuvayi Milliye Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
Cumhuriyet İlkokulu ve Ortaokulu - - - -
Bigadiç İmam Hatip Lisesi - - - -
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Museums in Bigadiç

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kızla Müze Han

Libraries in Bigadiç

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Balıkesir Üniversitesi Merkez Kütüphane0.0

Farmers Markets in Bigadiç

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Balıkesir Büyükşehir Belediyesi Toptancı Hali
Çarşamba Pazarı
Pazar Alanı

Hotels in Bigadiç

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hera Termal Devremülk

Cafes in Bigadiç

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

On On Kafe

Gas Stations in Bigadiç

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Opet Bigadiç
TR #1999984866
TR #3652488865
TR #7960193543

Stadiums & Teams in Bigadiç

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bigadiç

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Akhisar Airport / Akhisar Air Base-Medium Airport
Balıkesir AirportBZIMedium Airport
Akhisar Military Airport-Small Airport
MANHAT Sportif Havaalanı-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Bigadiç

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aysu Özel Eğitim ve Rehebilitasyon Merkezi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bigadiç

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evliya Çelebi Lonca Camii
Kasım Paşa Camii
Yeşilli 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 Bigadiç

What is the population of Bigadiç?

Bigadiç has a population of 15,242 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 427.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bigadiç?

Bigadiç enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.3 inches.

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