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Burcukaya, Turkey

Bitlis · Turkey

Burcukaya is a small town in Bitlis, Turkey with a population of 568. Elevation: 6,125 ft (1,867 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

568 Population 2/sq mi density
6,125 ft Elevation 1,867 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
28.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population568
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation6,125 ft (1,867 m)
Population568
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation6,125 ft (1,867 m)
Coordinates38.8126°, 42.2208°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceBitlis
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation28.8 inches (732 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.3 inches (31 cm)

About Burcukaya

Burcukaya is a small town in Turkey (Bitlis) with a population of 568. The city sits at an elevation of 6,125 feet (1,867 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Burcukaya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,125 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below Turkey avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,125 ft (1,867 m)
Area381.9 sq mi (989.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates38.8126°N, 42.2208°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 12.3"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

352 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

Oct 23, 2011 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey M7.1 112 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 147 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 77 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 130 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 94 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 131 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 119 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 122 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 106 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 77 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 128 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 109 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 144 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 125 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 111 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 80 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 112 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 148 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 103 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (18 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 18 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 3.2 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 4.2 in Wettest
May 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in

Burcukaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Burcukaya

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo 13 - AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Burcukaya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ahlat Müzesi

Ski Resorts Near Burcukaya

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bitlis Kayak Merkezi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nemrut Kayak Merkezi 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Burcukaya

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Muş AirportMSRMedium Airport
Tatvan Airport-Small Airport

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 Burcukaya

What is the population of Burcukaya?

Burcukaya has a population of 568 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 381.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Burcukaya?

Burcukaya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.8 inches, with 12.3 inches of snow.

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