All Countries
Malazgirt, Turkey
Muş · Turkey
Malazgirt is a small city in Muş, Turkey with a population of 26,108. Elevation: 4,954 ft (1,510 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Discover Malazgirt, Turkey
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Malazgirt
Malazgirt, historically known as Manzikert, is a town in Muş Province in Turkey. It is the seat of Malazgirt District. In the 2024 Turkish local elections, Ahmet Kenan Türker from the Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party was elected as the mayor.
According to the 2024 population census, the district's total population is 42,135.
It is mostly populated by Kurds with few Islamized Armenians. It is the site of the 1071 Battle of Manzikert between the Byzantines and Seljuk Turks. In the city, there is the Malazgirt Castle, for which the Byzantine Empire and the Seljuk state fought dozens of times.
People
Climate
| Population | 26,108 |
| Population Density | 26,915 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,954 ft (1,510 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1465°, 42.5354° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Muş |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.6 inches (549 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.4 inches (21 cm) |
About Malazgirt
Malazgirt is a small city in Turkey (Muş) with a population of 26,108. The city sits at an elevation of 4,954 feet (1,510 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Malazgirt
Malazgirt has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 473 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,954 ft (1,510 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 26,915/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1465°N, 42.5354°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 61 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 118 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 164 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in |
Malazgirt has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.4").
Restaurants in Malazgirt
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Malazgirt
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Malazgirt
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Malazgirt
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemrut Kayak Merkezi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Malazgirt
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ağrı Airport | AJI | Medium Airport |
| Tatvan Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Malazgirt
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mescit |
Quick Facts
🇹🇷 About Turkey
Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Malazgirt.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Malazgirt
What is the population of Malazgirt?
Malazgirt has a population of 26,108 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 26,915 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Malazgirt?
Malazgirt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.6 inches, with 8.4 inches of snow.