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İliç, Turkey

Erzincan · Turkey

İliç is a small city in Erzincan, Turkey with a population of 5,003. Elevation: 3,881 ft (1,183 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,003 Population 7/sq mi density
3,881 ft Elevation 1,183 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
23.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About İliç

İliç is a town in Erzincan Province in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of İliç District. Its population is 4,713 (2022). Its elevation is 1,060 m. The mayor is Mustafa Gürbüz (AKP).

People

Population5,003
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain23.2 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation3,881 ft (1,183 m)
Population5,003
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation3,881 ft (1,183 m)
Coordinates39.4565°, 38.5647°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceErzincan
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation23.2 inches (590 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.1 inches (20 cm)

About İliç

İliç is a small city in Turkey (Erzincan) with a population of 5,003. The city sits at an elevation of 3,881 feet (1,183 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

İliç experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,881 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below Turkey avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,881 ft (1,183 m)
Area757.7 sq mi (1,962.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates39.4565°N, 38.5647°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.2"
39% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.11"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

349 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 1, 2025.

Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 122 km
Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 94 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 139 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 113 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 129 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 117 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 136 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 141 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 134 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 138 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 134 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 126 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 44 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 142 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 145 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 23 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 141 km
Apr 9, 2022 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 149 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 140 km
Aug 10, 2023 5 km SW of Yeşilyurt, Turkey M5.2 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1939 SOUTH BLACK SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 32,700 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.3 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.1 in Wettest

İliç has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.2").

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Museums in İliç

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ethnographic museum

Train Stations in İliç

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bağıştaş
İliç

Gas Stations in İliç

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #4849083698
TR #6448553767

Banks in İliç

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ziraat Bankası

Ski Resorts Near İliç

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ovacık Kayak Merkezi 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near İliç

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Divriği Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in İliç

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hacı Hasan Camii
Marangoz Paşa Camii
Ömer İnci Merçil Camii
Sabırlı Köyü Camii
Yusuf Ziya Demir 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 İliç

What is the population of İliç?

İliç has a population of 5,003 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 757.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in İliç?

İliç has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.2 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.

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