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Foça, Turkey

İzmir Province · Turkey

Foça is a small city in İzmir Province, Turkey with a population of 15,189. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,189 Population 157/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
33.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population15,189
Density157/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain33.5 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population15,189
Population Density157 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates38.6703°, 26.7566°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / Provinceİzmir Province
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation33.5 inches (852 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Foça

Foça is a small city in Turkey (İzmir Province) with a population of 15,189. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Foça

Foça has an average annual temperature of 17.9°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.3°C), the coldest is Jan (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 609 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.8°C / 48°F -1° / 17.5° 145.6
Feb 9.4°C / 49°F -0.3° / 18.4° 71.1
Mar 10.9°C / 52°F 1.4° / 20.8° 65.7
Apr 15°C / 59°F 5.2° / 25.7° 45.9
May 19.6°C / 67°F 9.2° / 32.4° 20.4
Jun 24.6°C / 76°F 15.8° / 35.2° 24.7
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 18.7° / 38.3° 3.6
Aug 28.3°C / 83°F 19.8° / 38.8° 2.6
Sep 24.3°C / 76°F 14.4° / 34.6° 11.9
Oct 19.4°C / 67°F 9.8° / 30.5° 17.1
Nov 14.9°C / 59°F 6° / 25.9° 70.8
Dec 11.7°C / 53°F 2.1° / 19.4° 129.6
Foça enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 335 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 33.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above Turkey avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area96.9 sq mi (251.0 km²)
Population Density157/sq mi
Coordinates38.6703°N, 26.7566°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,680 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 27, 2025.

Jun 12, 2017 5 km S of Plomári, Greece M6.3 45 km
Nov 6, 1992 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M6.1 61 km
Aug 10, 2025 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey M6.1 134 km
Nov 14, 1997 36 km SSW of Eresós, Greece M6.0 86 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 53 km
Jan 22, 2020 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey M5.6 104 km
Jun 10, 2001 6 km NE of Psará, Greece M5.6 100 km
May 24, 1994 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey M5.5 19 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece M5.4 125 km
Apr 2, 1996 8 km N of Samos, Greece M5.4 96 km
Jan 28, 1994 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey M5.4 64 km
Feb 12, 2017 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 118 km
Feb 6, 2017 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 119 km
Feb 7, 2017 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece M5.3 111 km
Jun 17, 2017 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece M5.2 38 km
Apr 17, 2003 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.2 61 km
Jul 25, 1999 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey M5.2 129 km
Jun 26, 2020 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.2 91 km
Feb 6, 2017 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.2 116 km
Feb 1, 2021 11 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece M5.2 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.3 m (17 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5.3 m 118 86 km
1949 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 2.0 m 7 24 km
2017 LESBOS Earthquake 0.2 m 1 45 km
1944 EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 30 94 km
1867 LESBOS Earthquake - 563 67 km
1856 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake - - 48 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake - - 42 km
1389 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake - 2 50 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (154 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
February 47°F (9°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 51°F (10°C) 2.9 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
December 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Foça has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Foça

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Necla Midilli Okulu - - - -
Bedia Midilli İlkokulu - - - -
Reha Midilli Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
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Radio Stations near Foça

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo 35 pop, türkçe AAC+ 128 kbps
Batı Radyo classical AAC+ 64 kbps
105FM (GR) antifa news, electronic MP3 320 kbps

Libraries in Foça

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Karaburun Kütüphanesi0.0

Farmers Markets in Foça

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aliağa Belediyesi Kapalı Pazaryeri
Karaburun Pazarı
Mordoğan Pazar Yeri

Hotels in Foça

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Karacam
Hotel Karacam
Leon
Phokaia Beachclub
Villa Dedem

Restaurants in Foça

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adara Phokaia
Celep
Foça Balık Ekmek
Fokai Restaurant
Hanedan Beach Otel Lokanta
Lemnos Cafe
Limni
Zeynep'in Elinden

Cafes in Foça

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hanedan Kafeterya
Kahve Diyarı
Kavala cafe
Neco
Unpretentious venue where locals socialise

Castles in Foça

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Five Gates

Bus Stations in Foça

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Foça Merkez
Foça Terminal

Gas Stations in Foça

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Opet Foça
TR #7079059634

Banks in Foça

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akbank
Ziraat Bankası

Airports Near Foça

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adnan Menderes International AirportADBLarge Airport
Chios Island National AirportJKHMedium Airport
Çiğli AirbaseIGLMedium Airport
Mytilene International AirportMJTMedium Airport
Alaçatı Airport-Small Airport
Fly Pergamon Sport Airfield-Small Airport
Gaziemir Air Base-Small Airport
Kaklıç Airport-Small Airport
MANHAT Sportif Havaalanı-Small Airport
Sarımsaklı Airfield-Small Airport
Selçuk Efes AirportIZMSmall Airport
Yıldızlar Sportif Havaalanı-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Foça

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fatih Camii
Kayalar 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 Foça

What is the population of Foça?

Foça has a population of 15,189 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 157 people per square mile, spread across 96.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Foça?

Foça enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches.

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