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Gerger, Turkey

Adıyaman Province · Turkey

Gerger is a small town in Adıyaman Province, Turkey with a population of 2,800. Elevation: 2,552 ft (778 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,800 Population 158/sq mi density
2,552 ft Elevation 778 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
23.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Gerger

Gerger

Gerger is a town of Adıyaman Province of Turkey. It is the seat of Gerger District. It is populated by Kurds of different tribal backgrounds and had a population of 2,753 in 2021. The mayor is Erkan Aksoy (AKP).

People

Population2,800
Density158/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain23.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation2,552 ft (778 m)
Population2,800
Population Density158 / sq mi
Elevation2,552 ft (778 m)
Coordinates38.0281°, 39.0342°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceAdıyaman Province
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation23.5 inches (597 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.1 inches (8 cm)

About Gerger

Gerger is a small town in Turkey (Adıyaman Province) with a population of 2,800. The city sits at an elevation of 2,552 feet (778 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Gerger enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,552 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above Turkey avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,552 ft (778 m)
Area17.7 sq mi (45.8 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates38.0281°N, 39.0342°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

468 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 14, 2025.

Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 45 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 125 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 82 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 37 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 108 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 78 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 44 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 39 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 70 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 117 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 30 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 118 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 40 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 77 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 35 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 121 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 41 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 102 km
Feb 6, 2023 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.3 117 km
Apr 9, 2022 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Gerger has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.1").

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Clinics in Gerger

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gerger Toplum Saglıgı Merkezi

Gas Stations in Gerger

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #9246163240

Stadiums & Teams in Gerger

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gerger

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Şanlıurfa GAP AirportGNYLarge Airport
Adıyaman AirportADFMedium Airport
Elazığ AirportEZSMedium Airport
Boranköy Air Base-Small Airport

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 Gerger

What is the population of Gerger?

Gerger has a population of 2,800 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 158 people per square mile, spread across 17.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gerger?

Gerger enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.

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