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Derbent, Turkey

Konya · Turkey

Derbent is a small city in Konya, Turkey with a population of 7,919. Elevation: 4,885 ft (1,489 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

7,919 Population 62/sq mi density
4,885 ft Elevation 1,489 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
19.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Derbent

Derbent

Derbent is a municipality and district of Konya Province, Turkey. Its area is 359 km2, and its population is 4,052 (2022).

People

Population7,919
Density62/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain19.5 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation4,885 ft (1,489 m)
Population7,919
Population Density62 / sq mi
Elevation4,885 ft (1,489 m)
Coordinates38.0142°, 32.0164°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceKonya
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation19.5 inches (494 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.7 inches (17 cm)

About Derbent

Derbent is a small city in Turkey (Konya) with a population of 7,919. The city sits at an elevation of 4,885 feet (1,489 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Derbent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,885 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below Turkey avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,885 ft (1,489 m)
Area128.8 sq mi (333.5 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates38.0142°N, 32.0164°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.44"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

316 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.0 on May 1, 2025.

Feb 3, 2002 5 km NE of Sultanda??, Turkey M6.5 90 km
Dec 15, 2000 12 km NNW of Ak?ehir, Turkey M6.0 76 km
Feb 3, 2002 11 km WNW of Çay, Turkey M6.0 119 km
Feb 3, 2002 11 km ENE of I??klar, Turkey M5.5 126 km
May 3, 2003 13 km NE of Manavgat, Turkey M5.5 133 km
Feb 3, 2002 4 km WNW of Sultanda??, Turkey M5.3 94 km
Mar 11, 1991 14 km NW of Serik, Turkey M5.2 144 km
Apr 10, 2007 15 km SSW of Gelendost, Turkey M5.1 96 km
Aug 24, 2014 9 km ENE of A?lasun, Turkey M5.1 127 km
Dec 15, 2000 2 km WNW of Sultanda??, Turkey M5.0 92 km
Sep 10, 2009 9 km N of Konya, Turkey M4.9 42 km
Sep 11, 2009 8 km NNW of Konya, Turkey M4.9 38 km
Mar 30, 2007 14 km NNE of E?irdir, Turkey M4.9 96 km
Feb 9, 2021 15 km NNW of Tuzlukçu, Turkey M4.8 77 km
Aug 1, 2023 28 km NNE of Konya, Turkey M4.8 56 km
Aug 29, 2023 19 km SW of Kulu, Turkey M4.8 132 km
Jul 27, 2011 5 km NE of Ilg?n, Turkey M4.8 34 km
Apr 13, 2018 17 km NE of Akseki, Turkey M4.8 96 km
Feb 3, 2002 8 km NW of Sultanda??, Turkey M4.8 98 km
Feb 22, 2020 4 km WNW of Derebucak, Turkey M4.7 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 144 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.6 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Derbent has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 28°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Derbent

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Çiftliközü İlkokulu
Çiftliközü Ortaokulu
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Radio Stations near Derbent

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Arabesk FM müzik, türkçe AAC+ 64 kbps
RADYO 42 FM MEDYA KONYA PR MUSIC TURKIYE anthems, epic AAC 52 kbps
Radyo EN ilahi, islam MP3 64 kbps
Konya İsra FM islam, islamic MP3 128 kbps
Ribat FM islamic MP3 64 kbps

Gas Stations in Derbent

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lukoil (Akpet) - Biberci Petrol
TR #4942230344

Airports Near Derbent

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Konya AirportKYALarge Airport

Post Offices in Derbent

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ptt-Derbent Şubesi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Derbent

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Belekler Ulu camii
Fatif Camii
Rahmet 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 Derbent

What is the population of Derbent?

Derbent has a population of 7,919 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 128.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Derbent?

Derbent has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.5 inches, with 6.7 inches of snow.

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