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Kestel, Turkey
Bursa Province · Turkey
Kestel is a mid-size city in Bursa Province, Turkey with a population of 36,185. Elevation: 400 ft (122 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 36,185 |
| Population Density | 51,693 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1983°, 29.2124° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Bursa Province |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.5 inches (598 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kestel
Kestel is a mid-size city in Turkey (Bursa Province) with a population of 36,185. The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet (122 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Kestel
Kestel has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.4°C), the coldest is Jan (6°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 51,693/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1983°N, 29.2124°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1509 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 5,000 | 115 km |
| 1894 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 4.5 m | 1,349 | 62 km |
| 1999 | KOCAELI, TURKEY | Earthquake | 2.5 m | 17,118 | 90 km |
| 1963 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 56 km |
| 2025 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 115 km |
| 1343 | MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 986 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
| 551 | LEVANTIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 478 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (190 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in |
Kestel has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 39°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.7").
Schools in Kestel
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Necmettin Erbakan Erkek Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi | — | — | — | — |
| Karapınar İlkokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Karapınar İmamhatip Ortaokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Has Asansör Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi | — | — | — | — |
| Emine Sait Uyar İlkokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Kızıklar Ortaokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Nene Hatun Anaokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Güzide Hafız Kız Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi | — | — | — | — |
| Değirmenönü İÖO | — | — | — | — |
| Musa Fırat Coşkun İlkokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Atatürk İlkokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Musa Amca İlkokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Bursa Çimento Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi | — | — | — | — |
| Kestel TOKİ İlkokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Kestel Yeni Mahalle İlk Okulu | — | — | — | — |
| Kestel Hasan Coşkun Lisesi | — | — | — | — |
| Cumhuriyet İlkokulu | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kestel
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radyo Nida | ilahi, islam | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Diyarbakır Çağrı FM | ilahi, islam | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Turkuvaz Musiki | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio Line | eclectic, oldies | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| BURSA FM | — | AAC+ 80 kbps |
Museums in Kestel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17. yüzyıl Osmanlı Evi Müzesi | ||||
| 17. yüzyıl Osmanlı Evi Müzesi | ||||
| Archeological Museum of Bursa | ||||
| Archeological Museum of Bursa | ||||
| Atatürk Müzesi | ||||
| Atatürk Müzesi | ||||
| Bursa Arkeoloji Müzesi | ||||
| Bursa Arkeoloji Müzesi | ||||
| Bursa City Museum | ||||
| Bursa City Museum | ||||
| Bursa Foundation Culture Museum | ||||
| Bursa Foundation Culture Museum | ||||
| Bursa Kuran ve El Yazmaları Müzesi | ||||
| Bursa Kuran ve El Yazmaları Müzesi | ||||
| Bursa Migration Museum | ||||
| Bursa Migration Museum | ||||
| Bursa Yaşam Kültürü Müzesi̇ | ||||
| Bursa Yaşam Kültürü Müzesi̇ | ||||
| Cumalıkızık Köy Müzesi | ||||
| Cumalıkızık Köy Müzesi | ||||
| Hünkar Köşkü | ||||
| Hünkar Köşkü | ||||
| Hünkâr Köşkü Müzesi | ||||
| Hünkâr Köşkü Müzesi | ||||
| Hüsnü Züber Evi | ||||
| Hüsnü Züber Evi | ||||
| Karagöz Müzesi | ||||
| Karagöz Müzesi | ||||
| Karagöz Müzesi | ||||
| Karagöz Müzesi | ||||
| Merinos Energy Museum | ||||
| Merinos Energy Museum | ||||
| Merinos Textile Industry Museum | ||||
| Merinos Textile Industry Museum | ||||
| Mysia Fotoğraf Müzesi | ||||
| Mysia Fotoğraf Müzesi | ||||
| Osmanlı Halk Kıyafetleri ve Takıları Müzesi | ||||
| Osmanlı Halk Kıyafetleri ve Takıları Müzesi | ||||
| Panorama 1326 | ||||
| Panorama 1326 | ||||
| SAĞLIK MÜZESİ | ||||
| SAĞLIK MÜZESİ | ||||
| Tofas Anatolian Car Museum | ||||
| Tofas Anatolian Car Museum | ||||
| Türk İslam Eserleri Müzesi | ||||
| Türk İslam Eserleri Müzesi |
Libraries in Kestel
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atatürk Stadyumu Kütüphanesi | 0.0 | |||||
| Hasan Alim Yücel Kütüphanesi | 0.0 | |||||
| Kediler Tekkesi Kütüphanesi (Mir-i Büdela Tekkesi) | 0.0 | |||||
| Mümine Şeremet Uyumayan Kütüphane | 0.0 | |||||
| Şehir Kütüphanesi | 0.0 | |||||
| T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Kestel İlçe Halk Kütüphanesi | 0.0 | |||||
| Yenibağlar Gençlik Merkezi | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kestel
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bağlarbaşı-Hamirler Yaş Sebze-Meyve Pazarı | |||||
| Cumhuriyet Pazar Alani | |||||
| Dikkaldırım Pazar Alanı | |||||
| Eski Aynalı Çarşı | |||||
| Gemlik Belediyesi Kapalı Pazar Yeri | |||||
| Gürsu Belediyesi Kapalı Pazaryeri ve Otopark | |||||
| Hamitler Kapalı Pazarı | |||||
| Kapalı Çarşı | |||||
| Kapalı Pazar Alanı ve Otopark | |||||
| Kükürtlü Pazar Alanı | |||||
| Kültür Semt Pazarı | |||||
| Nilüfer Agora Çarşısı | |||||
| Panayır Kapalı Pazar Yeri | |||||
| Yenibağlar Pazar Alanı | |||||
| Yunuseli Pazar Yeri |
Restaurants in Kestel
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kestel
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kestel
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kestel
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kestel
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kestel
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kestel
11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kestel
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kestel
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Yenibağlar Halısahası |
Ski Resorts Near Kestel
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eğitim Pisti | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kestel
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | SAW | Large Airport |
| Bursa Yenişehir Airport | YEI | Medium Airport |
| Bursa Yunuseli Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tuzla Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Yalova Air Base | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kestel
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| PTT |
Treatment Centers in Kestel
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bakım ve rehabilitasyon merkezi (BAREM) | ||
| Burtom Konur Estetik ve Saç Ekim Merkezi | ||
| Demetevler Aile Sağlığı Merkezi | ||
| Doç. Dr. Deniz Şimşek Kliniği | ||
| Yenibağlar Özel Sağlık Kabini |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kestel
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Akşemseddin Camii | |
| Beşevler Camii | |
| Çınar Camii | |
| Cumalıkızık Camii | |
| Değirmenönü Merkez Camii | |
| Hacı Selahattin Yıldız Camii | |
| Hz Ali Camii | |
| Hz. Osman Camii | |
| Karapınar Camii | |
| Mescit | |
| Selahaddin Eyyübi Camii | |
| Vani Mehmet Camii | |
| Yeşil Bağdat Camii | |
| Yeşilevler Camii |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kestel
What is the population of Kestel?
Kestel has a population of 36,185 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 51,693 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kestel?
Kestel 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 72°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches.