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Karacaören, Turkey

Gaziantep · Turkey

Karacaören is a small city in Gaziantep, Turkey with a population of 10,428. Elevation: 2,162 ft (659 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

10,428 Population 4,806/sq mi density
2,162 ft Elevation 659 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
20.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Karacaören

Karacaören, also called Kızık Karacaören, is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Şehitkamil, Gaziantep Province, Turkey. Its population is 10,428 (2022). The village is inhabited by Turkmens of the Qiziq tribe.

People

Population10,428
Density4,806/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain20.5 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation2,162 ft (659 m)
Population10,428
Population Density4,806 / sq mi
Elevation2,162 ft (659 m)
Coordinates37.4779°, 37.6823°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceGaziantep
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation20.5 inches (520 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Karacaören

Karacaören is a small city in Turkey (Gaziantep) with a population of 10,428. The city sits at an elevation of 2,162 feet (659 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Karacaören

Karacaören has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.9°C), the coldest is Jan (1.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 509 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.9°C / 35°F -8.6° / 12.8° 104.2
Feb 3.9°C / 39°F -7° / 16° 49.3
Mar 7.3°C / 45°F -3.5° / 19.9° 105.2
Apr 13.4°C / 56°F 0.1° / 25.8° 50.4
May 18.6°C / 66°F 5° / 33.3° 23.0
Jun 25.6°C / 78°F 12.9° / 39.4° 6.3
Jul 29.7°C / 86°F 16.8° / 41.6° 0.6
Aug 29.9°C / 86°F 17.4° / 42.4° 3.4
Sep 25.3°C / 78°F 11.8° / 38.5° 5.3
Oct 19.1°C / 66°F 7.8° / 31.8° 10.3
Nov 10.8°C / 51°F -0.4° / 23.9° 68.0
Dec 5.1°C / 41°F -4° / 16.1° 83.0
Karacaören enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,162 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Turkey avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,162 ft (659 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density4,806/sq mi
Coordinates37.4779°N, 37.6823°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

715 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 24, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 65 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 73 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 77 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 72 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 135 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 122 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 62 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 67 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 96 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 68 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 144 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 104 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 133 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 32 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 130 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 109 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 51 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 90 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 71 km
Mar 23, 2023 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey M5.3 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 GULF OF ISKENDERUN Earthquake 0.3 m 56,697 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in Wettest

Karacaören has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 40°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Karacaören

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dost FM talk & speech MP3 128 kbps

Stadiums & Teams in Karacaören

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Karacaören

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International AirportGZTLarge Airport
Kahramanmaraş AirportKCMMedium 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 Karacaören

What is the population of Karacaören?

Karacaören has a population of 10,428 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 4,806 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karacaören?

Karacaören enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.5 inches.

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