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Karalar, Turkey
Şırnak · Turkey
Karalar is a small town in Şırnak, Turkey with a population of 4,718. Elevation: 2,907 ft (886 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Karalar
Karalar is a town (belde) in the İdil District of Şırnak Province in Turkey. The settlement is populated by Kurds of the Domanan tribe and had a population of 4,065 in 2021. It is located in the historic region of Tur Abdin.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,718 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,907 ft (886 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2999°, 41.6763° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Şırnak |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.5 inches (622 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Karalar
Karalar is a small town in Turkey (Şırnak) with a population of 4,718. The city sits at an elevation of 2,907 feet (886 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,907 ft (886 m) |
| Area | 472.3 sq mi (1,223.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2999°N, 41.6763°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (158 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 158 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Karalar has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 41°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Karalar
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| denge cudi (SY) | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Karalar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumartesi Pazar Alanı | |||||
| Kapalı Pazar Alanı | |||||
| Köy Pazarı |
Airports Near Karalar
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Batman Airport | BAL | Medium Airport |
| Qamishli International Airport | KAC | Medium Airport |
| Siirt Airport | SXZ | Medium Airport |
| Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport | NKT | Medium Airport |
| Abu Hajar Rumeilan | - | Small Airport |
| Malikiyah | - | Small Airport |
| Rahiba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tall Hadi | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Karalar?
Karalar has a population of 4,718 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 472.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Karalar?
Karalar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.5 inches.