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Bolu, Turkey
Bolu · Turkey
Bolu is a large city in Bolu, Turkey with a population of 184,682. Elevation: 2,405 ft (733 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 184,682 |
| Population Density | 17,724 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,405 ft (733 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7358°, 31.6061° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Bolu |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.9 inches (582 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.4 inches (19 cm) |
About Bolu
Bolu is a large city in Turkey (Bolu) with a population of 184,682. The city sits at an elevation of 2,405 feet (733 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Bolu
Bolu has an average annual temperature of 12°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.7°C), the coldest is Jan (2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 584 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,405 ft (733 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 17,724/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7358°N, 31.6061°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 24 | 132 km |
| 1999 | KOCAELI, TURKEY | Earthquake | 2.5 m | 17,118 | 138 km |
| 551 | LEVANTIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 144 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Bolu has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (0.9").
Colleges & Universities in Bolu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi | University | - | , |
| Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi Şehir Yerleşkesi | University | - | , |
Schools in Bolu
51+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolu Sosyal Bilimler Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| 60. Yıl İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| 60. Yıl Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Köroğlu İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Gazipaşa İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Gazipaşa İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Koç İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Bolu Atatürk Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Emine Mehmet Baysal Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| 50. Yıl İzzet Baysal İlkokulu ve Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Altındağ Kız Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Bolu 15 Temmuz Şehitler İmam Hatip Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Şehit Ozan Özen Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Abant İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| İzzet Baysal Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Özel Gürtan İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| 50. Yıl Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| 50. Yıl İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Mevlana İlkokulu & Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Spor Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Bolu Anadolu Güzel Sanatlar Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Turgut Özal Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Bolu Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Bolu Anaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Bolu İl Milli Eğitim Müdürlüğü | - | - | - | - |
| İzzet Baysal Otelcilik ve Turizm Meslek Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Canip Baysal Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Mehmet Akif Ersoy İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| bolu english club | - | - | - | - |
| Şehit Ozan Özen Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Kültür İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Mevlana İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Mevlana Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Anadolu Güzel Sanatlar Lisesi Ek Binası | - | - | - | - |
| Bolu Fen Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Zübeyde Hanım Kız Teknik ve Meslek Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| TOBB Kız Teknik ve Meslek Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Mebrure İlhan Bağışgil Anaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Behiye Baysal İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Mehmet Akif Ersoy Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| 100. Yıl Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Kültür İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Yunus Emre İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Canip Baysal İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Canip Baysal Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Behiye Baysal Ticaret Meslek Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| 100. Yıl İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Milli Egemenlik İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Milli Egemenlik Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| İzzet Baysal Halk Eğitim Merkezi | - | - | - | - |
| Mimar İzzet Baysal Teknik ve Endüstri Meslek Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bolu
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Köroğlu FM | pop, turkish pop | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Museums in Bolu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolu Museum | ||||
| Musa Paşa Camii | ||||
| Yukarı Taşhan |
Libraries in Bolu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolu İl Kütüphanesi | 0.0 | |||||
| Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin Kütüphanesi | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bolu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kültür Mahallesi Ali Şahin Erol Kapalı Semt Pazarı | |||||
| Pazar Yeri | |||||
| Yığılca Kapalı Pazar Yeri |
Hotels in Bolu
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bolu
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bolu
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Bolu
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bolu
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bolu
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bolu
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bolu
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bolu
18 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Bolu
7 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bolu
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bolu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bolu
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bolu Air Base | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bolu
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bolu PTT Başmüdürlüğü |
Treatment Centers in Bolu
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Zihinsel Yetersiz Çocukları Yetiştirme Ve Koruma Vakfı Özel Makbule Ölçen Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bolu
34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ağda Camii | |
| Akmanlar Cami | |
| Aktaş Camii | |
| Aktaş Hamamcıoğlu Cami | |
| Aşağı Çıkınlar Camii | |
| Aşağısoku Mah. Camii | |
| Aslahaddin CAmii | |
| Aydın Şenol Camii | |
| Balcı Camii | |
| Beşkavaklar Yeni Camii | |
| Fatih Camii | |
| Hacınakkaş Camii | |
| İmaret Camii | |
| İzzet Baysal Camii | |
| Kadı Cami | |
| Kılıçarslan Yeni Camii | |
| Kuba Camii | |
| Kültür Mahallesi Camii | |
| Küplüce Camii | |
| Kürkçüler Akşemsettin Cami |
Quick Facts
Around Bolu
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇹🇷 About Turkey
Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bolu
What is the population of Bolu?
Bolu has a population of 184,682 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 17,724 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bolu?
Bolu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.9 inches, with 7.4 inches of snow.