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Ortaca, Turkey

Mardin · Turkey

Ortaca is a small town in Mardin, Turkey with a population of 2,599. Elevation: 3,202 ft (976 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

2,599 Population 432/sq mi density
3,202 ft Elevation 976 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Ortaca

Ortaca

Ortaca is a municipality and district of Muğla Province, Turkey. Its area is 285 km2, and its population is 54,478 (2022). Formerly a township part of Köyceğiz district, it was made into a separate district in 1987.

People

Population2,599
Density432/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation3,202 ft (976 m)
Population2,599
Population Density432 / sq mi
Elevation3,202 ft (976 m)
Coordinates37.4742°, 41.5560°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceMardin
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (678 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ortaca

Ortaca is a small town in Turkey (Mardin) with a population of 2,599. The city sits at an elevation of 3,202 feet (976 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Ortaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,202 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above Turkey avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,202 ft (976 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²)
Population Density432/sq mi
Coordinates37.4742°N, 41.5560°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 14, 2025.

Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 71 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 46 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 125 km
Oct 23, 2011 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey M5.0 132 km
May 21, 2006 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey M4.9 109 km
Feb 2, 1991 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq M4.8 101 km
Oct 23, 2003 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey M4.8 97 km
Feb 14, 1995 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey M4.7 108 km
Dec 9, 1997 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq M4.7 125 km
Jan 30, 1991 Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region M4.7 98 km
Feb 2, 1991 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey M4.7 92 km
Apr 28, 2012 9 km ENE of Lice, Turkey M4.7 134 km
Nov 17, 2000 15 km WSW of Geva?, Turkey M4.6 148 km
May 1, 2017 15 km WSW of Geva?, Turkey M4.5 148 km
May 29, 2011 8 km SSE of Balveren, Turkey M4.5 90 km
Jan 21, 2015 14 km NNE of Bahçesaray, Turkey M4.5 143 km
Sep 25, 2024 16 km E of Hizan, Turkey M4.4 125 km
Jan 25, 2008 24 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria M4.4 134 km
Mar 5, 1990 10 km SE of Kocaköy, Turkey M4.4 119 km
Feb 7, 2023 14 km E of Gökbudak, Turkey M4.4 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 4.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
July 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
September 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
November 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in
December 42°F (6°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Ortaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 39°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ortaca

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Altıyol İlkokulu
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Radio Stations near Ortaca

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
denge cudi (SY) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ortaca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Devlet Konuk Evi
Midyat Kent Müzesi
Telkari Müzesi

Libraries in Ortaca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Altunkaya Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Millet Bahçesi Halk Kütüphanesi0.0

Farmers Markets in Ortaca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cumartesi Pazar Alanı
Kapalı Pazar Alanı
Köy Pazarı
Sebze Toptancı Hali
Yöresel Köy Ürünleri Pazarı

Restaurants in Ortaca

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kustan Pizza

Stadiums & Teams in Ortaca

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Airports Near Ortaca

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Batman AirportBALMedium Airport
Qamishli International AirportKACMedium Airport
Siirt AirportSXZMedium Airport
Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi AirportNKTMedium Airport
Abu Hajar RumeilanSmall Airport
MalikiyahSmall Airport
Rahiba AirportSmall Airport
Tall HadiSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ortaca

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Altıntaş Mahallesi Keferze Camii
Church of the Virgin Mary
Dolunay Mahallesi Camii
Gürışık
Keklik Camii
Kıraç Camii
Mor Dinot Kilisesi
Mor Eliyo Kilisesi
Ortaca Mahallesi Camii
Tavşanlı Mahallesi Camii
The Church of Mor Azozo
The Church of Mor Sobo
Yoldath Aloho (Meryem Ana)

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 Ortaca

What is the population of Ortaca?

Ortaca has a population of 2,599 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 432 people per square mile, spread across 6.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ortaca?

Ortaca 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 87°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches.

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