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Gelinkaya, Turkey

Mardin · Turkey

Gelinkaya is a small city in Mardin, Turkey with a population of 6,470. Elevation: 3,114 ft (949 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

6,470 Population 10/sq mi density
3,114 ft Elevation 949 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Gelinkaya

Gelinkaya is a village in the municipality and district of Midyat, Mardin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,542 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde). The village is populated by Kurds and Mhallami. It is located in the historic region of Bēth Muḥallam in Tur Abdin.

People

Population6,470
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation3,114 ft (949 m)
Population6,470
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation3,114 ft (949 m)
Coordinates37.4173°, 41.2695°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceMardin
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (679 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gelinkaya

Gelinkaya is a small city in Turkey (Mardin) with a population of 6,470. The city sits at an elevation of 3,114 feet (949 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Gelinkaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 287 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,114 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above Turkey avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,114 ft (949 m)
Area629.5 sq mi (1,630.5 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates37.4173°N, 41.2695°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 14, 2025.

Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 94 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 59 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 150 km
May 21, 2006 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey M4.9 134 km
Jan 26, 2021 46 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria M4.9 140 km
Jan 26, 2007 14 km ENE of Dicle, Turkey M4.9 145 km
Oct 23, 2003 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey M4.8 123 km
Feb 2, 1991 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq M4.8 123 km
Feb 2, 1991 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey M4.7 116 km
Apr 28, 2012 9 km ENE of Lice, Turkey M4.7 128 km
Dec 9, 1997 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq M4.7 146 km
Feb 14, 1995 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey M4.7 134 km
Jan 30, 1991 Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region M4.7 121 km
Feb 6, 2023 15 km S of Genç, Turkey M4.6 145 km
May 29, 2011 8 km SSE of Balveren, Turkey M4.5 115 km
Feb 9, 2023 10 km NNE of Hani, Turkey M4.4 141 km
Sep 25, 2024 16 km E of Hizan, Turkey M4.4 148 km
Mar 5, 1990 10 km SE of Kocaköy, Turkey M4.4 108 km
Feb 7, 2023 14 km E of Gökbudak, Turkey M4.4 147 km
Jan 25, 2008 24 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria M4.4 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 40°F (5°C) 4.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 85°F (30°C) 0.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in

Gelinkaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 37°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Gelinkaya

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rayan FM (SY) MP3 96 kbps
Arta FM (SY) MP3
denge cudi (SY) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gelinkaya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Devlet Konuk Evi
Midyat Kent Müzesi
Musa Anter Evi
Telkari Müzesi

Libraries in Gelinkaya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Altunkaya Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Millet Bahçesi Halk Kütüphanesi0.0

Farmers Markets in Gelinkaya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sebze Toptancı Hali
Yöresel Köy Ürünleri Pazarı

Stadiums & Teams in Gelinkaya

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gelinkaya

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Batman AirportBALMedium Airport
Mardin AirportMQMMedium Airport
Qamishli International AirportKACMedium Airport
Siirt AirportSXZMedium Airport
Abu Hajar RumeilanSmall Airport
Darbasiyah AirstripSmall Airport
Tall HadiSmall Airport
Tell BeydarSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gelinkaya

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hacı Ömer Camii
Şehit Er A. Gaffur Aksan Camii
Şeyh Ömer Camii ve Külliyesi
Şükrullah 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 Gelinkaya

What is the population of Gelinkaya?

Gelinkaya has a population of 6,470 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 629.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gelinkaya?

Gelinkaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches.

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