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Büyükçat, Turkey

Hatay · Turkey

Büyükçat is a small town in Hatay, Turkey with a population of 1,481. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

1,481 Population 7/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
39.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population1,481
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Population1,481
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Coordinates36.1150°, 36.0774°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceHatay
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation39.6 inches (1,005 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Büyükçat

Büyükçat is a small town in Turkey (Hatay) with a population of 1,481. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Büyükçat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above Turkey avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area205.0 sq mi (531.0 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates36.1150°N, 36.0774°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

320 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 149 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 140 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 109 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 7 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 148 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 19 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 112 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 14 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 125 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 139 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 108 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 19 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 143 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 26 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 139 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 126 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 113 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 20 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 101 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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 56,697 145 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 15 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 10 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 6.7 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.9 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
December 49°F (9°C) 7.7 in Wettest

Büyükçat has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.7") and August the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Büyükçat

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SÜPER SHOW RADYO MP3 128 kbps
95.1 TEMPO RADYO HATAY MP3 96 kbps
ANTAKYA RENK FM HATAY hafif müzik, halk müziği MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Büyükçat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hatay Archaeology Museum
Hatay Şehir Müzesi
Musadağ Müzesi
Necmi Asfuroglu Antakya Museum

Farmers Markets in Büyükçat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Antakya Gastronomi Çarşısı
Antakya Gastronomi Çarşısı
Aydın Market
Hatay Kültür Sanat Çarşısı
Konya Hatay Kardeşlik Çarşısı

Stadiums & Teams in Büyükçat

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Büyükçat

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hatay AirportHTYMedium Airport
Latakia International AirportLTKMedium Airport
Murshid Sarhan Agricultural AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Büyükçat

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Şih Haydar kode el hecet
Şih Mhammed el Arabı

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 Büyükçat

What is the population of Büyükçat?

Büyükçat has a population of 1,481 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 205.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Büyükçat?

Büyükçat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches.

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