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Kargın, Turkey

Balıkesir · Turkey

Kargın is a small town in Balıkesir, Turkey with a population of 685. Elevation: 2,093 ft (638 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

685 Population 2/sq mi density
2,093 ft Elevation 638 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
25.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population685
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation2,093 ft (638 m)
Population685
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation2,093 ft (638 m)
Coordinates39.3797°, 28.1928°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceBalıkesir
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation25.8 inches (654 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kargın

Kargın is a small town in Turkey (Balıkesir) with a population of 685. The city sits at an elevation of 2,093 feet (638 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Kargın experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,093 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above Turkey avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,093 ft (638 m)
Area427.8 sq mi (1,108.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates39.3797°N, 28.1928°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6,943 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 10, 2025 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey M6.1 15 km
May 19, 2011 12 km ENE of Simav, Turkey M5.8 83 km
Jan 22, 2020 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey M5.6 46 km
Jan 28, 1994 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey M5.4 97 km
Jul 23, 2003 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 146 km
May 3, 2012 13 km NE of Simav, Turkey M5.2 81 km
Jul 25, 1999 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey M5.2 18 km
Feb 17, 2009 5 km ENE of Simav, Turkey M5.2 79 km
Jun 26, 2020 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.2 74 km
May 27, 2017 10 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.1 75 km
Jan 28, 2020 Western Turkey M5.0 41 km
Apr 21, 2017 17 km E of Selendi, Turkey M5.0 101 km
Apr 21, 2017 12 km SE of Saruhanl?, Turkey M4.9 92 km
Feb 4, 2020 13 km NNE of Akhisar, Turkey M4.9 47 km
May 28, 2017 13 km WNW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M4.9 77 km
Jan 23, 2007 9 km N of Buldan, Turkey M4.9 149 km
Feb 18, 2020 12 km E of K?rka?aç, Turkey M4.8 44 km
Sep 20, 1999 7 km NNE of Marmara, Turkey M4.8 150 km
May 28, 2017 12 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M4.8 75 km
Aug 24, 2025 4 km SW of Sındırgı, Turkey M4.8 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1894 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 4.5 m 1,349 142 km
1944 EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 30 139 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake 144 km
543 BLACK SEA Earthquake 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 93 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Kargın has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.4").

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Museums in Kargın

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kızla Müze Han

Libraries in Kargın

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Balıkesir Üniversitesi Merkez Kütüphane0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Kargın

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kargın

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Akhisar Airport / Akhisar Air BaseMedium Airport
Balıkesir AirportBZIMedium Airport
Akhisar Military AirportSmall Airport
MANHAT Sportif HavaalanıSmall 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 Kargın

What is the population of Kargın?

Kargın has a population of 685 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 427.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kargın?

Kargın has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches.

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