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Çanta, Turkey

Istanbul · Turkey

Çanta is a small city in Istanbul, Turkey with a population of 5,470. Elevation: 289 ft (88 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

5,470 Population 211/sq mi density
289 ft Elevation 88 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
24.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Çanta

Çanta

Çanta is a settlement in the municipality and district of Silivri, Istanbul Province, Turkey. It consists of two neighbourhoods: Çanta Balaban and Çanta Sancaktepe. Its population is 10,201 (2022). Çanta was an independent municipality until it was merged into the municipality of Silivri in 2008. It is on the European side of the city. It is accessible from the state road D.100 that runs from Istanbul to Edirne.

People

Population5,470
Density211/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain24.5 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Population5,470
Population Density211 / sq mi
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Coordinates41.0790°, 28.0832°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceIstanbul
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation24.5 inches (622 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Çanta

Çanta is a small city in Turkey (Istanbul) with a population of 5,470. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Çanta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above Turkey avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area26.0 sq mi (67.2 km²)
Population Density211/sq mi
Coordinates41.0790°N, 28.0832°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
36% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,189 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M3.8 on Jul 5, 2025.

Apr 23, 2025 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey M6.2 29 km
Sep 26, 2019 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.7 20 km
Sep 29, 1999 8 km NNW of Ta?köprü, Turkey M5.2 113 km
Aug 19, 1999 3 km SSE of Ç?narc?k, Turkey M5.2 103 km
Jul 25, 2011 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.1 42 km
Apr 23, 2025 14 km S of Kumburgaz, Turkey M5.0 40 km
Sep 9, 1999 7 km NNW of Koruköy, Turkey M5.0 98 km
Sep 24, 2019 20 km SE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M4.9 25 km
Apr 23, 2025 24 km SSW of Selimpaşa, Turkey M4.9 30 km
Jan 11, 2020 16 km S of Silivri, Turkey M4.9 21 km
Jun 7, 2012 13 km SSW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M4.9 29 km
Feb 12, 1991 18 km SW of K?nal?, Turkey M4.8 73 km
Mar 22, 1992 3 km SSW of Karacabey, Turkey M4.8 102 km
Dec 12, 1993 26 km NNE of Durusu, Turkey M4.8 79 km
Sep 20, 1999 7 km NNE of Marmara, Turkey M4.8 64 km
Apr 13, 1995 18 km E of Kumba?, Turkey M4.7 43 km
Oct 20, 1999 11 km SSW of Adalar, Turkey M4.6 91 km
Aug 17, 1999 0 km WNW of Ç?narc?k, Turkey M4.6 99 km
Jan 24, 2009 Western Turkey M4.6 40 km
Jul 3, 2014 16 km SSW of Band?rma, Turkey M4.6 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1509 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 6.0 m 5,000 31 km
1894 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 4.5 m 1,349 74 km
1912 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 2.7 m 2,800 90 km
1963 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 1 100 km
2025 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 0.1 m 27 km
1935 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 5 74 km
1343 MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS Earthquake 36 km
1265 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 71 km
986 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 99 km
557 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 45 km
543 BLACK SEA Earthquake 90 km
478 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Çanta has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 41°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Çanta

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
İrfan Sırdaş Aile Eğitim Vakfı I.Ö.O.
80. Yıl Cumhuriyet İlköğretim Okulu
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Radio Stations near Çanta

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mix A Mix FM MP3 128 kbps
Radyo Viva UNKNOWN
Radyo Venüs pop music AAC+ 128 kbps
RADYO HABER MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Çanta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Çorlu Atatürk Evi
Çorlu Atatürk Evi
Çorlu Belediyesi Ters Ev
Çorlu Belediyesi Ters Ev
Ters Ev
Ters Ev

Libraries in Çanta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Çerkezköy İlçe Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Gülsen Ökkeş Nakıpoğlu Engelsiz Yaşam ve Eğitim Merkezi, Ömer Seyfettin Kütüphanesi0.0
Kapaklı Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Kapaklı İlçe Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Sarbak Metal-Andon Arakelyan Kent Kütüphanesi0.0

Farmers Markets in Çanta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bizim Toptan Market
Elif market
File Market
Kapalı Pazar Yeri
Kızılpınar Kapalı Pazar Yeri
Tarım Yem Market

Hotels in Çanta

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eser Diamond Hotel & Convention
Ramada Plaza Silivri

Restaurants in Çanta

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bado Cağ Kebap
Cafe4You Kanepe Restaurant
Çamlık Et Lokantası
Diamond sushi restaurant
Genç Osman Lokantası
Gölbaşı Et ve Balık Restaurant ve Balık Çiftliği Kır Bahçesi
Son Çare Büfe

Cafes in Çanta

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Çanta bar restaurant bred

Monuments in Çanta

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Atatürk Büstü

Clinics in Çanta

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Açık Cezaevi Aile Sağlık Merkezi
Çeltik Köyü Sağlık Evi
Sevgi Turgut Sağlık Ocağı

Gas Stations in Çanta

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Silivri Semizkumlar
Energy Çantaköy Petrol
Opet Silivri
Petrol Ofisi
Petrol Ofisi Silivri Sancaktepe
Shell
Shell Gümüşyaka
TR #11329071121
TR #2861685291
TR #9283174696

Breweries in Çanta

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Rumeli Tulumba

Stadiums & Teams in Çanta

TeamLeagueDivision
Top Sahası

Airports Near Çanta

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
İstanbul AirportISTLarge Airport
İstanbul Atatürk AirportISLLarge Airport
Tekirdağ Çorlu AirportTEQMedium Airport
İstanbul Hezarfen AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Çanta

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kınalı PTT HGS Dolum
PTT Çanta

Treatment Centers in Çanta

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Doğaiçi Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi
Emlak Konutları Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Kızılpınar Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi
Özel Bahçelievler Kapaklı Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi
Özel Çerkezköy Aygüneş Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi
Özel Çerkezköy Uzman Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi
Şifa Home

Churches & Religious Organizations in Çanta

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cami
Cami
Çanta Köyü Cami
Çeltik Camii
Değirmenköy Camii
Değirmenköy Eski Camii
Değirmenköy Yeni Camii
Eski Çanta Camii
Gümüşkaya Mahallesi Camii
Hacı Dursun Yıldırım Camii
Semizkumlar Mahallesi Mesciti

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 Çanta

What is the population of Çanta?

Çanta has a population of 5,470 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 211 people per square mile, spread across 26.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Çanta?

Çanta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.5 inches.

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