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Duruca, Turkey

Kilis · Turkey

Duruca is a small town in Kilis, Turkey with a population of 568. Elevation: 1,624 ft (495 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

568 Population 2/sq mi density
1,624 ft Elevation 495 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
20.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population568
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain20.7 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)
Population568
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)
Coordinates36.7561°, 37.0300°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceKilis
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation20.7 inches (526 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Duruca

Duruca is a small town in Turkey (Kilis) with a population of 568. The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet (495 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Duruca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above Turkey avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)
Area235.5 sq mi (610.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates36.7561°N, 37.0300°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.7"
46% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

587 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 52 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 140 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 50 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 112 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 52 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 112 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 41 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 133 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 118 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 91 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 128 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 143 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 98 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 139 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 55 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 137 km
Mar 23, 2023 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey M5.3 149 km
Feb 7, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 137 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 107 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 48 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 46 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 97 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
September 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
November 53°F (11°C) 2.1 in
December 44°F (6°C) 3.8 in

Duruca has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 41°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Libraries in Duruca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Home0.0

Farmers Markets in Duruca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazaar of Afrin
أبو حميد للتجارة

Gas Stations in Duruca

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #5482782915

Airports Near Duruca

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aleppo International AirportALPLarge Airport
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International AirportGZTLarge Airport
Hatay AirportHTYMedium Airport
Minaq Air BaseSmall Airport
Murshid Sarhan Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Rasm Al-Abboud Air BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Duruca

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Duruca Mahallesi Camii
Kuzuini 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 Duruca

What is the population of Duruca?

Duruca has a population of 568 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 235.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Duruca?

Duruca 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 83°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.7 inches.

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