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Meriç, Turkey

Edirne · Turkey

Meriç is a small town in Edirne, Turkey with a population of 2,921. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,921 Population 12/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
23.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Meriç

Meriç is a town in Edirne Province, Turkey. It is the seat of Meriç District. Its population is 2,820 (2022). The mayor is Yunus Atay (AKP).

People

Population2,921
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain23.9 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population2,921
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates41.1918°, 26.4210°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceEdirne
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation23.9 inches (608 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Meriç

Meriç is a small town in Turkey (Edirne) with a population of 2,921. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Meriç enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above Turkey avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area252.2 sq mi (653.2 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates41.1918°N, 26.4210°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,252 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 26, 2024.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 133 km
Sep 26, 2019 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.7 149 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 90 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 89 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 96 km
Jul 25, 2011 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.1 120 km
Sep 24, 2019 20 km SE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M4.9 149 km
Jun 7, 2012 13 km SSW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M4.9 132 km
May 25, 2014 Western Turkey M4.9 89 km
Sep 20, 1999 7 km NNE of Marmara, Turkey M4.8 116 km
Jul 24, 2015 13 km NW of Eceabat, Turkey M4.8 102 km
Sep 9, 1999 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 116 km
Oct 12, 1991 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 129 km
Jul 9, 2003 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 102 km
Apr 13, 1995 18 km E of Kumba?, Turkey M4.7 111 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 93 km
Jul 30, 2013 10 km NNW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.6 110 km
Jan 24, 2009 Western Turkey M4.6 123 km
May 24, 2014 28 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.6 92 km
Feb 8, 1995 22 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M4.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1509 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 6.0 m 5,000 148 km
1912 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 2.7 m 2,800 78 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 109 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 133 km
2025 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 0.1 m - 150 km
1935 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake - 5 107 km
1265 MARMARA SEA Earthquake - - 99 km
557 MARMARA SEA Earthquake - - 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in Driest
September 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Meriç has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Meriç

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Merkez Büyükdoğanca İlkokulu - - - -
Kavaklı Hürmüz ve İbrahim Ataş İlkokulu - - - -
Meriç Çok Programlı Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
Merkez Büyükdoğanca İlkokulu - - - -
Meriç Halk Eğitim Merkezi - - - -
Şehit Öğretmen Aydın Yılmaz Ortaokulu - - - -
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Radio Stations near Meriç

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Έβρος Ορεστιάδα (GR) folk, greek MP3 192 kbps
Μεθόριος (GR) greek music MP3 128 kbps
Mad 107 (GR) pop MP3 128 kbps
Euro Sky 100.4 (GR) folk, greek pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Evros (GR) local news, music MP3 192 kbps
RADYO AK - AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Meriç

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Byzantine Museum of Didymoteicho
Folklore and Traditional Museum of Metaxades
Petrified Forest Museum
Silk Museum
Technological Museum of Metaxades
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Διδυμοτείχου
Παραδοσιακο Μουσειο
Στρατιωτικό Μουσείο Διδυμοτείχου

Libraries in Meriç

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Children's and Youth Library of Metaxades0.0
Δημοτικη Βιλιοθηκη Πεπλου0.0

Farmers Markets in Meriç

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Χωρος Λαικης Αγορας
Χωρος Λαικης Αγορας

Restaurants in Meriç

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Altınçatal Restorant

Cafes in Meriç

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kavaklı Köyü Kahve

Bus Stations in Meriç

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Meriç Otogar
Meriç Otogar

Gas Stations in Meriç

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petrol Ofisi
Petrol Ofisi
Petrol Ofisi
Petrol Ofisi
TotalEnergies

Banks in Meriç

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ziraat Bankası

Gyms in Meriç

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Meriç Kapalı Spor Salonu

Airports Near Meriç

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alexandroupoli Democritus AirportAXDMedium Airport
Keşan Air Base-Medium Airport
Raykova Mogila Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Meriç

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PTT

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 Meriç

What is the population of Meriç?

Meriç has a population of 2,921 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 252.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Meriç?

Meriç enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches.

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