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Mazgirt, Turkey

Tunceli · Turkey

Mazgirt is a small town in Tunceli, Turkey with a population of 2,704. Elevation: 4,567 ft (1,392 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2,704 Population 6/sq mi density
4,567 ft Elevation 1,392 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
32.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Mazgirt

Mazgirt, is a town and seat of the Mazgirt District of the Tunceli Province in Turkey. It had a population of 1,344 in 2021.

People

Population2,704
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain32.3 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation4,567 ft (1,392 m)
Population2,704
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation4,567 ft (1,392 m)
Coordinates39.0178°, 39.6006°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceTunceli
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation32.3 inches (820 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.0 inches (33 cm)

About Mazgirt

Mazgirt is a small town in Turkey (Tunceli) with a population of 2,704. The city sits at an elevation of 4,567 feet (1,392 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Mazgirt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.3 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,567 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below Turkey avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,567 ft (1,392 m)
Area435.5 sq mi (1,128.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates39.0178°N, 39.6006°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.3"
15% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 13.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.04"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

524 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 77 km
Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 80 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 75 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 38 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 59 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 105 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 64 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 105 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 117 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 67 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 150 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 123 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 77 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 83 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 130 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 98 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 128 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 145 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 143 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1939 SOUTH BLACK SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 32,700 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 3.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Mazgirt has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Mazgirt

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mimar Sinan İlkokulu
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Radio Stations near Mazgirt

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Can Radyo classical AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Mazgirt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Tunceli Müzesi

Farmers Markets in Mazgirt

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tunceli Yeraltı Çarşısı

Castles in Mazgirt

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mazgirt Castle

Ski Resorts Near Mazgirt

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ovacık Kayak Merkezi 0.0 $0
Ergan Mountain Winter Sports and Eco-Tourism Center 0.0 $0

Airports Near Mazgirt

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Elazığ AirportEZSMedium Airport
Erzincan AirportERCMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mazgirt

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Elti Hatun Camii

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 Mazgirt

What is the population of Mazgirt?

Mazgirt has a population of 2,704 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 435.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mazgirt?

Mazgirt has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.3 inches, with 13.0 inches of snow.

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