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Karaburun, Turkey

İzmir Province · Turkey

Karaburun is a small town in İzmir Province, Turkey with a population of 3,249. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

3,249 Population 20/sq mi density
266 ft Elevation 81 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population3,249
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Population3,249
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Coordinates38.6364°, 26.5109°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / Provinceİzmir Province
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (668 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Karaburun

Karaburun is a small town in Turkey (İzmir Province) with a population of 3,249. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Karaburun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above Turkey avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area162.6 sq mi (421.0 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates38.6364°N, 26.5109°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,492 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jun 12, 2017 5 km S of Plomári, Greece M6.3 35 km
Nov 6, 1992 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M6.1 68 km
Nov 14, 1997 36 km SSW of Eresós, Greece M6.0 67 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 60 km
Jan 8, 2013 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece M5.7 141 km
Jun 10, 2001 6 km NE of Psará, Greece M5.6 78 km
Jan 22, 2020 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey M5.6 125 km
May 24, 1994 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey M5.5 4 km
Jan 28, 1994 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey M5.4 86 km
Apr 2, 1996 8 km N of Samos, Greece M5.4 99 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece M5.4 124 km
Feb 6, 2017 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 114 km
Feb 12, 2017 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 113 km
Feb 7, 2017 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece M5.3 105 km
Jun 17, 2017 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece M5.2 29 km
Jul 25, 1999 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey M5.2 149 km
Jun 26, 2020 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.2 113 km
Apr 17, 2003 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.2 68 km
Feb 6, 2017 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.2 111 km
Feb 1, 2021 11 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece M5.2 57 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 9 km
2017 LESBOS Earthquake 0.2 m 1 35 km
1944 EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 30 97 km
1867 LESBOS Earthquake 563 63 km
1856 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 27 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake 58 km
1389 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 2 32 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (175 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
December 47°F (9°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Karaburun has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 44°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Karaburun

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Electronica Vibes - Pirate Radio GR (GR) deep progressive house, focus trance MP3 192 kbps
Σήμαντρο 93.1 (GR) orthodox christian MP3 128 kbps
Batı Radyo classical AAC+ 64 kbps
Chios (GR) info, music MP3 128 kbps
Παλμός 94.1 (GR) MP3 256 kbps
Αλήθεια 95.7 (GR) greek music, news talk AAC+ 48 kbps
Χρώμα 91.9 (GR) ballads, greek MP3 128 kbps
105FM (GR) antifa news, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Mastixa 107.7 (GR) greek pop MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Karaburun

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Karaburun Kütüphanesi0.0

Farmers Markets in Karaburun

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Karaburun Pazarı
Mordoğan Pazar Yeri

Hotels in Karaburun

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Can Karaburun Otel
Seza Butik Pansiyon

Restaurants in Karaburun

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ege enbati
Ergin Restaurant
Kalyon
Number one restaurant and pension
Zeytin Cafe

Cafes in Karaburun

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafemsi
Nergis Kafe
Taka

Bus Stations in Karaburun

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #2959879072

Gas Stations in Karaburun

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpet

Airports Near Karaburun

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adnan Menderes International AirportADBLarge Airport
Chios Island National AirportJKHMedium Airport
Çiğli AirbaseIGLMedium Airport
Mytilene International AirportMJTMedium Airport
Alaçatı AirportSmall Airport
Fly Pergamon Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Gaziemir Air BaseSmall Airport
Kaklıç AirportSmall Airport
Olimpoi AerodromeSmall Airport
Sarımsaklı AirfieldSmall Airport
Yıldızlar Sportif HavaalanıSmall Airport

Post Offices in Karaburun

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Karaburun PTT Merkez Müdürlüğü

Churches & Religious Organizations in Karaburun

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abdullah Ağa Camii
Ambarseki Camii
Karaburun Çullu Camii
Saip Camii
Tepeboz 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 Karaburun

What is the population of Karaburun?

Karaburun has a population of 3,249 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 162.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karaburun?

Karaburun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.

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