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Kartal, Turkey

Gaziantep · Turkey

Kartal is a small town in Gaziantep, Turkey with a population of 1,751. Elevation: 3,333 ft (1,016 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

1,751 Population 390/sq mi density
3,333 ft Elevation 1,016 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
25.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Kartal

Kartal

Kartal is a municipality and district of Istanbul Province, Turkey. Its area is 38 km2, and its population is 483,418 (2022). It is located on the Asian side of the city, on the coast of the Marmara Sea between Maltepe and Pendik.

People

Population1,751
Density390/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation3,333 ft (1,016 m)
Population1,751
Population Density390 / sq mi
Elevation3,333 ft (1,016 m)
Coordinates37.1063°, 36.9801°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceGaziantep
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation25.8 inches (656 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kartal

Kartal is a small town in Turkey (Gaziantep) with a population of 1,751. The city sits at an elevation of 3,333 feet (1,016 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Kartal

Kartal has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 516 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 0.2° / 8.5° 97.0
Feb 6°C / 43°F 1.4° / 10.7° 72.0
Mar 10.4°C / 51°F 4.7° / 16° 62.0
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 8° / 20.8° 55.2
May 19.8°C / 68°F 13° / 26.6° 28.2
Jun 25.1°C / 77°F 18° / 32.2° 5.8
Jul 29.4°C / 85°F 22.1° / 36.8° 2.0
Aug 29.4°C / 85°F 22° / 36.8° 1.8
Sep 24.8°C / 77°F 17.4° / 32.3° 9.8
Oct 18.4°C / 65°F 11.3° / 25.4° 37.7
Nov 11.2°C / 52°F 5.3° / 17° 49.3
Dec 6.4°C / 44°F 1.9° / 11° 95.4
Kartal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°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 3,333 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above Turkey avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,333 ft (1,016 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density390/sq mi
Coordinates37.1063°N, 36.9801°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

686 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 14 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 102 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 12 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 135 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 143 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 114 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 125 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 132 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 13 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 29 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 140 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 105 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 99 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 70 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 141 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 150 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 73 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 101 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 110 km
Mar 23, 2023 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey M5.3 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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 9 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 123 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Kartal has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Kartal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Yesemek Quarry and Sculpture Workshop

Stadiums & Teams in Kartal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kartal

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International AirportGZTLarge Airport
Hatay AirportHTYMedium Airport
Kahramanmaraş AirportKCMMedium Airport
Minaq Air BaseSmall 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 Kartal

What is the population of Kartal?

Kartal has a population of 1,751 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 390 people per square mile, spread across 4.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kartal?

Kartal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°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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