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Kocatepe, Turkey

Gaziantep · Turkey

Kocatepe is a small town in Gaziantep, Turkey with a population of 1,216. Elevation: 2,628 ft (801 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,216 Population 6,756/sq mi density
2,628 ft Elevation 801 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
17.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Kocatepe

Kocatepe, historically Tilfar, is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Nizip, Gaziantep Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,216 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

People

Population1,216
Density6,756/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain17.8 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation2,628 ft (801 m)
Population1,216
Population Density6,756 / sq mi
Elevation2,628 ft (801 m)
Coordinates37.0418°, 37.6921°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceGaziantep
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation17.8 inches (452 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kocatepe

Kocatepe is a small town in Turkey (Gaziantep) with a population of 1,216. The city sits at an elevation of 2,628 feet (801 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Kocatepe

Kocatepe 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
Kocatepe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,628 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Turkey avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,628 ft (801 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density6,756/sq mi
Coordinates37.0418°N, 37.6921°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

578 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 16, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 64 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 116 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 73 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 116 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 110 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 141 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 65 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 90 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 91 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 134 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 80 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 144 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 135 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 135 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 115 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 100 km
Feb 6, 2023 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.3 108 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 83 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 66 km
Feb 7, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
March 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
September 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Kocatepe has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 40°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Kocatepe

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dost FM talk & speech MP3 128 kbps

Restaurants in Kocatepe

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lokanta

Airports Near Kocatepe

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International AirportGZTLarge 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 Kocatepe

What is the population of Kocatepe?

Kocatepe has a population of 1,216 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 6,756 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kocatepe?

Kocatepe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.8 inches.

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