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Gönen, Turkey
Balıkesir · Turkey
Gönen is a mid-size city in Balıkesir, Turkey with a population of 40,763. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 40,763 |
| Population Density | 91 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1049°, 27.6540° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Balıkesir |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.6 inches (700 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gönen
Gönen is a mid-size city in Turkey (Balıkesir) with a population of 40,763. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Gönen
Gönen has an average annual temperature of 14.9°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.2°C), the coldest is Jan (5.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 571 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 448.7 sq mi (1,162.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 91/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1049°N, 27.6540°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1509 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 5,000 | 86 km |
| 1894 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 4.5 m | 1,349 | 104 km |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 83 km |
| 1963 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 144 km |
| 2025 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 92 km |
| 1944 | EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 30 | 113 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 5 | 60 km |
| 1867 | LESBOS | Earthquake | — | 563 | 147 km |
| 1343 | MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 25 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Gönen has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Gönen
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANÜ Gönen Meslek Yüksekokulu Yerleşkesi | College | — | — |
| GSB Gönenli Mehmet Efendi Öğrenci Yurdu | College | — | — |
Schools in Gönen
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gönen Ticaret Odası Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi | — | — | — | — |
| Özcan Kılınçay İlkokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Gönen Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi | — | — | — | — |
| Gönenli Mehmet Efendi İmam Hatip Ortaokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Şehit Abdullah Tayyip Olçok İmam Hatip Ortaokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Atatürk İlkokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Ömer Seyfettin Anadolu Lisesi | — | — | — | — |
| Mustafa Uşdu Anadolu Lisesi | — | — | — | — |
| Gönen Anadolu Lisesi | — | — | — | — |
| Eczacı İzzet Akçiçek İlkokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Mirciler Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi | — | — | — | — |
| Gönen Engelli Eğitim Merkezi | — | — | — | — |
| Mehmet Çanakçı İlkokulu | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Gönen
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Türkü Radyo | türkü radyo | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Genç FM | pop music | UNKNOWN |
Farmers Markets in Gönen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gönen Belediye Pazar Yeri | |||||
| Kapalı Pazar Yeri |
Hotels in Gönen
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gönen
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gönen
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gönen
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gönen
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gönen
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gönen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gönen
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport | EDO | Large Airport |
| Balıkesir Airport | BZI | Medium Airport |
| Bandırma Airport | BDM | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gönen
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Koru Değirmen Camii | |
| Reşadiye Cami | |
| Sanayi Cami | |
| Tırnova Camii |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Gönen
What is the population of Gönen?
Gönen has a population of 40,763 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 448.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gönen?
Gönen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.6 inches.