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Karaova, Turkey

Muğla · Turkey

Karaova is a small town in Muğla, Turkey with a population of 3,786. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

3,786 Population 4/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
29.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Karaova

Karaova is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Bodrum, Muğla Province, Turkey. Its population is 5,638 (2024).

People

Population3,786
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain29.1 in/yr
Sunny Days341/yr
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Population3,786
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Coordinates37.1070°, 27.6658°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceMuğla
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation29.1 inches (740 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.5 inches (1 cm)

About Karaova

Karaova is a small town in Turkey (Muğla) with a population of 3,786. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Karaova enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 341 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above Turkey avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area992.6 sq mi (2,570.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates37.1070°N, 27.6658°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,904 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 13, 2025.

Jul 20, 2017 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece M6.6 30 km
Jul 15, 2008 35 km SSW of Lárdos, Greece M6.4 146 km
Jul 20, 1996 Dodecanese Islands, Greece M6.2 118 km
Nov 6, 1992 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M6.1 131 km
Jun 10, 2012 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey M6.0 132 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 139 km
Jun 2, 2025 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey M5.8 63 km
Aug 1, 2021 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.6 98 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 33 km
Jun 21, 2021 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.5 93 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 16 km
Apr 26, 1996 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece M5.5 89 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece M5.4 87 km
Nov 13, 1994 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey M5.4 126 km
Apr 2, 1996 8 km N of Samos, Greece M5.4 100 km
Jun 28, 2020 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.4 65 km
Sep 13, 2003 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece M5.3 85 km
Apr 13, 2021 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece M5.3 84 km
Aug 8, 2017 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey M5.3 18 km
Aug 4, 2004 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.3 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

11 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 118 117 km
2002 DODECANESE ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m 87 km
1481 ISLAND OF RHODES Earthquake 3.0 m 127 km
2017 GULF OF GÖKOVA Earthquake 1.9 m 2 30 km
1851 ASIA MINOR Earthquake 1.8 m 121 km
1968 ISLAND OF KOS Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m 92 km
1851 FETIYE, ASIA MINOR Earthquake 0.6 m 137 km
1741 ISLAND OF RHODES Earthquake 125 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 3 km
554 ISLAND OF KOS Earthquake 47 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 73 km
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 6.2 in
February 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in Coldest
March 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
December 53°F (12°C) 6.3 in Wettest

Karaova has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Karaova

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Proto Κως (GR) greek, news MP3 128 kbps
Παλμός 94,9 (GR) greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Έκφραση 97 (GR) greek music, news talk MP3 128 kbps
Μελωδία 106.9 (GR) pentecostal, religion MP3 128 kbps
City 93 (GR) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Karaova

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antik Balık Pazarı
Bodrum Maritime Museum
Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology
Milas Museum
Zeki Müren Arts Mueum

Libraries in Karaova

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
İlçe Halk Kütüphanesi Müdürlüğü0.0
Nazım Hikmet Kütüphanesi0.0

Farmers Markets in Karaova

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Akkent Kapalı Pazar Yeri
Market
Milas Cumartesi Semt Pazarı
Pazar Alanı

Hotels in Karaova

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NAZAR APART

Gas Stations in Karaova

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #9285256029

Stadiums & Teams in Karaova

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Karaova

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kos International Airport "Ippokratis"KGSLarge Airport
Milas Bodrum International AirportBJVLarge Airport
Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras"RHOLarge Airport
Aydın Çıldır AirportCIISmall Airport
Bodrum-Imsık AirportBXNSmall Airport
Kalymnos AirportJKLSmall Airport
Maritsa Air BaseSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Karaova

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Özel Milas Yaşam Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Karaova

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cami
Cami
Cami

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 Karaova

What is the population of Karaova?

Karaova has a population of 3,786 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 992.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karaova?

Karaova enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.1 inches.

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