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Örençay, Turkey

Elazığ · Turkey

Örençay is a small town in Elazığ, Turkey with a population of 681. Elevation: 3,501 ft (1,067 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

681 Population 1/sq mi density
3,501 ft Elevation 1,067 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
23.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population681
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain23.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation3,501 ft (1,067 m)
Population681
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation3,501 ft (1,067 m)
Coordinates38.6309°, 39.0531°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceElazığ
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation23.5 inches (597 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.6 inches (14 cm)

About Örençay

Örençay is a small town in Turkey (Elazığ) with a population of 681. The city sits at an elevation of 3,501 feet (1,067 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Örençay

Örençay has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.5°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 373 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.8°C / 33°F -3° / 4.6° 39.3
Feb 2.7°C / 37°F -2° / 7.4° 39.1
Mar 7.9°C / 46°F 2.1° / 13.7° 53.6
Apr 12.5°C / 55°F 5.8° / 19.1° 55.1
May 17.6°C / 64°F 10.4° / 24.7° 46.4
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 14.9° / 32.4° 9.8
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 18.5° / 36° 3.8
Aug 27.5°C / 82°F 18.7° / 36.3° 1.1
Sep 22.5°C / 73°F 13.9° / 31.1° 9.7
Oct 16°C / 61°F 8.7° / 23.2° 30.2
Nov 8.2°C / 47°F 2.3° / 14° 43.3
Dec 2.6°C / 37°F -1.4° / 6.6° 41.1
Örençay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,501 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above Turkey avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,501 ft (1,067 m)
Area857.5 sq mi (2,221.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates38.6309°N, 39.0531°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

560 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 14, 2025.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 129 km
Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 22 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 129 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 85 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 120 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 107 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 42 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 126 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 131 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 128 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 34 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 40 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 87 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 125 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 87 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 39 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 130 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 27 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 69 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 107 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 32,700 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in Wettest
May 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in

Örençay has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Örençay

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yöntemim Okulları - - - -
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Radio Stations near Örençay

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Can Radyo classical AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Örençay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Elazığ Archaeology and Ethnography Museum
Kahve fincani müzesi
Muziki müzesi
Şefik gül kültür evi

Gas Stations in Örençay

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Opet Elazığ Merkez
TR #11235892397
TR #1830539043
TR #1830539048
TR #6605093432
TR #6605093433

Stadiums & Teams in Örençay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Örençay

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Elazığ AirportEZSMedium Airport
Boranköy Air Base-Small Airport

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 Örençay

What is the population of Örençay?

Örençay has a population of 681 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 857.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Örençay?

Örençay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.

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