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Kurtalan, Turkey

Siirt · Turkey

Kurtalan is a mid-size city in Siirt, Turkey with a population of 32,114. Elevation: 2,346 ft (715 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

32,114 Population 73/sq mi density
2,346 ft Elevation 715 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Kurtalan

Kurtalan is a municipality in the Kurtalan District of Siirt Province in Turkey. It was called Garzan until 1938 when it was renamed. The municipality is populated by Kurds of the Pencenarî Kurdish tribe and had a population of 36,273 in 2021.

People

Population32,114
Density73/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain27.1 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation2,346 ft (715 m)
Population32,114
Population Density73 / sq mi
Elevation2,346 ft (715 m)
Coordinates37.9253°, 41.6849°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceSiirt
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation27.1 inches (689 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kurtalan

Kurtalan is a mid-size city in Turkey (Siirt) with a population of 32,114. The city sits at an elevation of 2,346 feet (715 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Kurtalan

Kurtalan has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jul (31°C), the coldest is Jan (4°C). Average annual precipitation is 688 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4°C / 39°F 0.7° / 7.4° 83.8
Feb 5.2°C / 41°F 1.3° / 9.1° 101.9
Mar 9.8°C / 50°F 5.2° / 14.3° 116.8
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 9.7° / 19.6° 102.7
May 20.3°C / 69°F 14.5° / 26.1° 60.7
Jun 26.8°C / 80°F 20.3° / 33.2° 9.6
Jul 31°C / 88°F 24.3° / 37.6° 2.9
Aug 31°C / 88°F 24.3° / 37.7° 1.5
Sep 26°C / 79°F 19.5° / 32.5° 6.6
Oct 19.6°C / 67°F 13.8° / 25.3° 40.5
Nov 11.6°C / 53°F 7° / 16.2° 74.0
Dec 6°C / 43°F 2.6° / 9.5° 87.0
Kurtalan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,346 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above Turkey avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,346 ft (715 m)
Area441.1 sq mi (1,142.5 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates37.9253°N, 41.6849°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

122 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 145 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 120 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 90 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 145 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 10 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 126 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 149 km
Oct 23, 2011 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey M5.0 92 km
Sep 17, 2013 17 km S of Varto, Turkey M5.0 123 km
Jan 26, 2007 14 km ENE of Dicle, Turkey M4.9 140 km
May 21, 2006 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey M4.9 81 km
Nov 3, 1997 8 km NW of Ahlat, Turkey M4.8 117 km
Feb 2, 1991 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq M4.8 121 km
Oct 23, 2011 28 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M4.8 144 km
Oct 23, 2003 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey M4.8 97 km
Feb 2, 1991 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey M4.7 106 km
Jan 30, 1991 Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region M4.7 116 km
Feb 14, 1995 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey M4.7 93 km
Apr 28, 2012 9 km ENE of Lice, Turkey M4.7 104 km
Dec 9, 1997 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq M4.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 94 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 2.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
July 87°F (31°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in
September 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
October 65°F (19°C) 1.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.8 in

Kurtalan has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 37°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Kurtalan

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fatih İmam Hatip Ortaokulu - - - -
Cumhuriyet İlkokulu - - - -
Sümer İlkokulu - - - -
Atatürk Ortaokulu - - - -
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Restaurants in Kurtalan

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aziz Lokantası
Kurtalan Han Döner Restaurant

Train Stations in Kurtalan

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kurtalan
Kurtalan

Bus Stations in Kurtalan

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kurtalan İlçe Otogarı
Kurtalan Otogarı

Gas Stations in Kurtalan

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aytemiz
Bpet
Lukoil
Opet
Petrol Ofisi
Soil
Total
TR #5192945090

Banks in Kurtalan

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Halkbank

Stadiums & Teams in Kurtalan

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Ski Resorts Near Kurtalan

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bitlis Kayak Merkezi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nemrut Kayak Merkezi 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kurtalan

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Batman AirportBALMedium Airport
Siirt AirportSXZMedium Airport
Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi AirportNKTMedium Airport
Malikiyah-Small Airport
Tatvan Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kurtalan

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fatih Cami
İzgi Cami
Kendalan Camii
Ulu Cami

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 Kurtalan

What is the population of Kurtalan?

Kurtalan has a population of 32,114 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 441.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kurtalan?

Kurtalan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.1 inches.

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