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Cizre, Turkey
Şırnak · Turkey
Cizre is a large city in Şırnak, Turkey with a population of 134,041. Elevation: 1,247 ft (380 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 134,041 |
| Population Density | 289 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3302°, 42.1848° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Şırnak |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.5 inches (648 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cizre
Cizre is a large city in Turkey (Şırnak) with a population of 134,041. The city sits at an elevation of 1,247 feet (380 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Cizre
Cizre has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jul (32°C), the coldest is Jan (2.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 382 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Area | 463.3 sq mi (1,200.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 289/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3302°N, 42.1848°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 147 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Cizre has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 44°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Cizre
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şırnak Üniversitesi İdil Kampüsü | University | - | , |
| Şırnak Üniversitesi İdil Meslek Yüksekokulu | University | - | , |
| Şırnak Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi | University | - | Visit → |
| Şırnak University | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Cizre
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| İstiklal İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Cizre Mesleki Eğitim Merkezi | - | - | - | - |
| Cizre Atatürk Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Şehit Sait Atak Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Özel Eğitim Uygulama Okulu | - | - | - | - |
| Şehit Yüzbaşı Mustafa Erdal Anaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Menderes Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Cumhuriyet Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Cumhuriyet İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Şehit Sait Atak İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Ahmet El-Cezeri İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Hamidiye İlk ve Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Fatih Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Artukoğlu İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Artukoğlu İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Cizre Mesleki Ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Cizre Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Cizre Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Metin Bostancıoğlu Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Metin Bostancıoğlu İmam Hatip Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Ahmet El-Cezeri Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Yunus Emre Anatolian High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cizre
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Cizre
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cizre 100. Yıl İlçe Halk Kütüphanesi | 0.0 |
Hotels in Cizre
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cizre
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Cizre
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cizre
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Cizre
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Cizre
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cizre
15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cizre
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Cizre
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cizre
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cizre
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Siirt Airport | SXZ | Medium Airport |
| Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport | NKT | Medium Airport |
| Abu Hajar Rumeilan | - | Small Airport |
| Malikiyah | - | Small Airport |
| Rahiba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tall Hadi | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cizre
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cizre
28 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cizre Ulu Camii | |
| Cudi Camii | |
| Dicle Cami | |
| Dörtyol Camii | |
| Ercan Camii | |
| Feqiyê Teyran Camii | |
| Haci İsmail Camii | |
| Hacı Ferhan Camii | |
| Hacı Fetullah Camii | |
| Hacı Ömer Camii | |
| Hacı Ramazan Camii | |
| Hacı Sadık Diri Camiİ | |
| Hacı Zakir Camii | |
| Hasan Basri Camii | |
| Hayırseverler Camii | |
| Huzur Camii | |
| Hz. Caban Camii | |
| Hz. Nuh Camii | |
| İbnül Esir Ciziri Camii | |
| İpek Yolu Camii |
Quick Facts
Around Cizre
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Cizre
10 places within 15 km
- • Ain Diwar Bridge
- • Bezabde
- • Judi Dagh Sennacherib Panel I
- • Judi Dagh Sennacherib Panel II
- • Judi Dagh Sennacherib Panel IV
- + 1 more
- • Cizre Kalesi
- • Pinaka
- • Topça Dağı
- • Cizre Cam Teras
🇹🇷 About Turkey
Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Cizre
What is the population of Cizre?
Cizre has a population of 134,041 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 289 people per square mile, spread across 463.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cizre?
Cizre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.5 inches.