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Peksimet, Turkey

Muğla · Turkey

Peksimet is a small town in Muğla, Turkey with a population of 2,575. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

2,575 Population 8/sq mi density
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Peksimet

Peksimet is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Bodrum, Muğla Province, Turkey. Its population is 2,575 (2022). It is an inland village on the Bodrum Peninsula. It is 7 km from Turgutreis. Its neighbour village is Dereköy.

People

Population2,575
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Population2,575
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Coordinates37.0413°, 27.2750°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceMuğla
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (733 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Peksimet

Peksimet is a small town in Turkey (Muğla) with a population of 2,575. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Peksimet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above Turkey avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area335.5 sq mi (869.0 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates37.0413°N, 27.2750°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.18"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,819 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 20, 2017 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece M6.6 18 km
Jul 15, 2008 35 km SSW of Lárdos, Greece M6.4 148 km
Jul 20, 1996 Dodecanese Islands, Greece M6.2 101 km
Nov 6, 1992 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M6.1 127 km
Jun 2, 2025 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey M5.8 89 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 134 km
Aug 1, 2021 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.6 76 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 53 km
Apr 26, 1996 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece M5.5 102 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 47 km
Jun 21, 2021 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.5 70 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece M5.4 68 km
Apr 2, 1996 8 km N of Samos, Greece M5.4 91 km
Jun 28, 2020 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.4 93 km
Aug 8, 2017 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey M5.3 28 km
Feb 10, 2025 26 km SW of Amorgós, Greece M5.3 149 km
Aug 26, 1993 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.3 77 km
Apr 13, 2021 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece M5.3 60 km
Sep 13, 2003 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece M5.3 56 km
Aug 4, 2004 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.3 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 20.0 m (66 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1956 CYCLADES Eruption + Earthquake 20.0 m 56 125 km
2020 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5.3 m 118 105 km
2002 DODECANESE ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m 105 km
1481 ISLAND OF RHODES Earthquake 3.0 m 133 km
2017 GULF OF GÖKOVA Earthquake 1.9 m 2 18 km
1851 ASIA MINOR Earthquake 1.8 m 146 km
1968 ISLAND OF KOS Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m 65 km
1741 ISLAND OF RHODES Earthquake 144 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 38 km
554 ISLAND OF KOS Earthquake 27 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (52 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 52 km
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 6.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
December 54°F (12°C) 6.2 in

Peksimet has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Peksimet

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Proto Κως (GR) greek, news MP3 128 kbps
Παλμός 94,9 (GR) greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Έκφραση 97 (GR) greek music, news talk MP3 128 kbps
Μελωδία 106.9 (GR) pentecostal, religion MP3 128 kbps
City 93 (GR) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Peksimet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Kos
Bodrum Maritime Museum
Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology
Halikarnas Balıkçısı Müzesi
Hippocrates' Garden
International Hipocratic Foundation of Kos
Traditional House
Traditional windmill
Zeki Müren Arts Mueum
Ιστορικό Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Κω

Libraries in Peksimet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Nazım Hikmet Kütüphanesi0.0
Zai Yaşam Bodrum0.0
Zai Yaşam Bodrum0.0

Farmers Markets in Peksimet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazar Turgutreis
Dimotiki Agora
Market
Market on Friday
Ortakent Market
Pazar
Yalıkavak Tuesday Market

Hotels in Peksimet

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club Armonia
Club Hotel Zemda
Golden Age Crystal Bodrum
Liman Hotel Gümüslük
Lussoro Bodrum
Maxsea Beach Hotel
Özak Hotel

Restaurants in Peksimet

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Altınyeri Ekmek Fırını
Bati Restaurant
Beach Restaurant
Gümüş Cafe Restaurant
Gümüşlük Balik Evi
Limon Cafe
Mimoza
Mutlu Mutfak - meze & vegetarian
Nazmi
Teldolap
The Terrace

Cafes in Peksimet

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Belediye Çay Bahçesi
Gümüşlük Kahvesi
Snack Bar Cafe

Bus Stations in Peksimet

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gümüşkaya Minibus Station
Gümüşlük Minibus Station

Gas Stations in Peksimet

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Opet Bodrum
Shell
TR #9151432886

Airports Near Peksimet

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kos International Airport "Ippokratis"KGSLarge Airport
Milas Bodrum International AirportBJVLarge Airport
Samos AirportSMIMedium Airport
Bodrum-Imsık AirportBXNSmall Airport
Kalymnos AirportJKLSmall Airport
Leros AirportLRSSmall Airport

Post Offices in Peksimet

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PTT Gümüşlük

Churches & Religious Organizations in Peksimet

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eklisia
İslamhaneleri Köyü Cami
Yukarı İslamhaneleri Köyü 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 Peksimet

What is the population of Peksimet?

Peksimet has a population of 2,575 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 335.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Peksimet?

Peksimet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.

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