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Malazgirt, Turkey

Adıyaman Province · Turkey

Malazgirt is a small city in Adıyaman Province, Turkey with a population of 6,400. Elevation: 2,290 ft (698 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

6,400 Population 16,000/sq mi density
2,290 ft Elevation 698 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
24.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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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

Population6,400
Density16,000/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain24.0 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)
Population6,400
Population Density16,000 / sq mi
Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)
Coordinates37.7717°, 38.2723°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceAdıyaman Province
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation24.0 inches (609 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Malazgirt

Malazgirt is a small city in Turkey (Adıyaman Province) with a population of 6,400. The city sits at an elevation of 2,290 feet (698 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Malazgirt

Malazgirt has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (31.8°C), the coldest is Jan (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 710 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.8°C / 42°F 1.8° / 9.7° 164.2
Feb 7.1°C / 45°F 2.9° / 11.3° 89.0
Mar 11.2°C / 52°F 6.3° / 16.1° 84.2
Apr 15.8°C / 60°F 10.1° / 21.5° 54.5
May 21.5°C / 71°F 15.1° / 27.9° 39.4
Jun 27.6°C / 82°F 20.5° / 34.6° 5.3
Jul 31.6°C / 89°F 24.5° / 38.7° 1.0
Aug 31.8°C / 89°F 24.4° / 39.1° 1.5
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 19.7° / 33.5° 11.3
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.8° 60.1
Nov 12.9°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.9° 69.4
Dec 7.8°C / 46°F 3.9° / 11.7° 129.8
Malazgirt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,290 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above Turkey avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density16,000/sq mi
Coordinates37.7717°N, 38.2723°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.0"
37% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

593 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 27, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 127 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 98 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 138 km
Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 101 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 33 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 76 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 50 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 128 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 54 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 107 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 110 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 83 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 22 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 48 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 96 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 47 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 97 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 49 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 57 km
Feb 6, 2023 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.3 57 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 56,697 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
June 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in
July 85°F (30°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 65°F (19°C) 1.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Malazgirt has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 39°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Malazgirt

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Şehit Cem Özgül İlköğretim Okulu
Hacı Sakine Acar Özel Eğitim Meslek Okulu
23 Nisan İlköğretim Okulu
Rekabet Kurumu Anadolu Lisesi
Sevgi Anaokulu
Özel İkbal Anadolu Lisesi
Birsen Esensoy İlkokulu
DOĞA KOLEJİ
MEVLANA ORTAOKULU
ADIYAMAN TİCARET MESLEKİ VE TEKNİK ANADOLU LİSESİ
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Radio Stations near Malazgirt

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADYO ÇAĞLAR MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Malazgirt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adıyaman Museum

Libraries in Malazgirt

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adıyaman İl Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Adıyaman İl Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Adıyaman İl Halk Kütüphanesi0.0

Gas Stations in Malazgirt

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Opet Adıyaman Merkez
TR #2686991974
TR #4760311101
TR #4761222748
TR #9944511382

Gyms in Malazgirt

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Spor Salonu

Stadiums & Teams in Malazgirt

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Malazgirt

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Şanlıurfa GAP AirportGNYLarge Airport
Adıyaman AirportADFMedium Airport
Malatya Erhaç AirportMLXMedium Airport
Boranköy Air BaseSmall Airport
Malatya Tulga AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Malazgirt

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
5 Nolu Aile Hekimligi
Altınsehir Aile Saglıgı Merkezi
Saglık Ocagı
Toplum Saglıgı Merkezi
Vartana Aile Sağlığı Merkezi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Malazgirt

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ebubekir Sıddık Cami
Fatih Cami
Hastane Cami
Malazgirt Cami
Nakib Havuz Cami
Öncel 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 Malazgirt

What is the population of Malazgirt?

Malazgirt has a population of 6,400 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 16,000 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Malazgirt?

Malazgirt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.0 inches.

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