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Büyükkaracaören, Turkey

Gaziantep · Turkey

Büyükkaracaören is a small town in Gaziantep, Turkey with a population of 576. Elevation: 1,906 ft (581 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

576 Population 11,520/sq mi density
1,906 ft Elevation 581 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
14.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population576
Density11,520/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain14.6 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation1,906 ft (581 m)
Population576
Population Density11,520 / sq mi
Elevation1,906 ft (581 m)
Coordinates36.7642°, 37.5436°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceGaziantep
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation14.6 inches (371 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Büyükkaracaören

Büyükkaracaören is a small town in Turkey (Gaziantep) with a population of 576. The city sits at an elevation of 1,906 feet (581 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Büyükkaracaören enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,906 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above Turkey avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,906 ft (581 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density11,520/sq mi
Coordinates36.7642°N, 37.5436°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.6"
62% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

421 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 70 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 142 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 75 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 149 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 142 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 70 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 81 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 123 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 130 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 112 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 131 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 140 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 135 km
Feb 6, 2023 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.3 140 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 69 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 68 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 149 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 117 km
Apr 24, 2018 3 km ENE of Samsat, Turkey M5.2 126 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 136 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 63 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 136 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in

Büyükkaracaören has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 41°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Büyükkaracaören

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dost FM talk & speech MP3 128 kbps

Gas Stations in Büyükkaracaören

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #1067818590

Stadiums & Teams in Büyükkaracaören

TeamLeagueDivision
Stad

Airports Near Büyükkaracaören

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aleppo International AirportALPLarge Airport
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International AirportGZTLarge Airport
Jirah Air BaseSmall Airport
Minaq Air BaseSmall Airport
Rasm Al-Abboud Air BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Büyükkaracaören

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Selmincik 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 Büyükkaracaören

What is the population of Büyükkaracaören?

Büyükkaracaören has a population of 576 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 11,520 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Büyükkaracaören?

Büyükkaracaören enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.6 inches.

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