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Birecik, Turkey

Şanlıurfa · Turkey

Birecik is a mid-size city in Şanlıurfa, Turkey with a population of 44,284. Elevation: 1,152 ft (351 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

44,284 Population 145/sq mi density
1,152 ft Elevation 351 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
16.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population44,284
Density145/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain16.3 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)
Population44,284
Population Density145 / sq mi
Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)
Coordinates37.0258°, 37.9784°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceŞanlıurfa
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation16.3 inches (413 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Birecik

Birecik is a mid-size city in Turkey (Şanlıurfa) with a population of 44,284. The city sits at an elevation of 1,152 feet (351 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Birecik

Birecik has an average annual temperature of 17.9°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jul (32.1°C), the coldest is Jan (4°C). Average annual precipitation is 447 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4°C / 39°F -5.4° / 14.5° 87.1
Feb 5.9°C / 43°F -4.2° / 17.7° 46.1
Mar 9.4°C / 49°F -1.6° / 22.3° 99.1
Apr 15.5°C / 60°F 2.9° / 28.6° 45.3
May 20.9°C / 70°F 7.9° / 35.4° 18.8
Jun 27.5°C / 82°F 14.5° / 41.1° 3.6
Jul 32.1°C / 90°F 19.9° / 43.2° 0.4
Aug 32°C / 90°F 20.8° / 44.3° 2.1
Sep 27.5°C / 81°F 15.1° / 40.2° 3.9
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 10.2° / 33.7° 9.4
Nov 12.6°C / 55°F 1.5° / 25.8° 54.1
Dec 6.7°C / 44°F -2.4° / 17.3° 77.7
Birecik enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,152 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above Turkey avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)
Area305.0 sq mi (790.0 km²)
Population Density145/sq mi
Coordinates37.0258°N, 37.9784°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

476 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 16, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 88 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 129 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 98 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 112 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 112 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 90 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 137 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 115 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 77 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 85 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 131 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 133 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 105 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 128 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 83 km
Feb 6, 2023 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.3 113 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 92 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 83 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 122 km
Apr 9, 2022 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 GULF OF ISKENDERUN Earthquake 0.3 m 56,697 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
June 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
July 87°F (30°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in
September 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Birecik has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 42°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Birecik

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Atatürk Anadolu Lisesi
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Radio Stations near Birecik

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dost FM talk & speech MP3 128 kbps

Restaurants in Birecik

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beyaz Saray
GülBaba

Cafes in Birecik

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaif Lounge

Castles in Birecik

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birecik Kalesi

Clinics in Birecik

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ana Cocuk Saglıgı ve Aile Planlama Merkezi
Burak Tıp Merkezi

Bus Stations in Birecik

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #9274814645

Gas Stations in Birecik

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #12313769627
TR #5517094225

Banks in Birecik

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Halkbank
Yapı Kredi

Airports Near Birecik

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International AirportGZTLarge Airport
Adıyaman AirportADFMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Birecik

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Çarşı Camii
Mağara Camii
Mahmut Paşa Camii
Sadettin Camii
Tekke 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 Birecik

What is the population of Birecik?

Birecik has a population of 44,284 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 145 people per square mile, spread across 305.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Birecik?

Birecik enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.3 inches.

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