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Kocaeli, Turkey
Balıkesir · Turkey
Kocaeli is a small town in Balıkesir, Turkey with a population of 602. Elevation: 1,017 ft (310 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 602 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6250°, 27.5115° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Balıkesir |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.0 inches (712 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kocaeli
Kocaeli is a small town in Turkey (Balıkesir) with a population of 602. The city sits at an elevation of 1,017 feet (310 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Kocaeli
Kocaeli has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 562 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Area | 315.8 sq mi (818.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6250°N, 27.5115°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 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 | 140 km |
| 1894 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 4.5 m | 1,349 | 148 km |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 127 km |
| 1949 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 7 | 134 km |
| 2017 | LESBOS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 125 km |
| 2025 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 145 km |
| 1944 | EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 30 | 80 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 5 | 111 km |
| 1867 | LESBOS | Earthquake | — | 563 | 107 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1343 | MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 79 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
Kocaeli has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.4").
Radio Stations near Kocaeli
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Türkü Radyo | türkü radyo | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Kocaeli
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akbaş Köyü Etnografya Müzesi |
Libraries in Kocaeli
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| İvrindi Millet Kütüphanesi | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kocaeli
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivrindi Market Area | |||||
| Kapalı Pazar | |||||
| Kapalı Pazar Yeri |
Restaurants in Kocaeli
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kocaeli
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kocaeli
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kocaeli
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport | EDO | Large Airport |
| Balıkesir Airport | BZI | Medium Airport |
| Bandırma Airport | BDM | Medium Airport |
| Akhisar Military Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fly Pergamon Sport Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kocaeli?
Kocaeli has a population of 602 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 315.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kocaeli?
Kocaeli enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.0 inches.