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Safranbolu, Turkey

Karabük Province · Turkey

Safranbolu is a mid-size city in Karabük Province, Turkey with a population of 35,242. Elevation: 1,621 ft (494 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

35,242 Population 90/sq mi density
1,621 ft Elevation 494 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
64.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population35,242
Density90/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain64.8 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation1,621 ft (494 m)
Population35,242
Population Density90 / sq mi
Elevation1,621 ft (494 m)
Coordinates41.2508°, 32.6942°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceKarabük Province
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation64.8 inches (1,645 mm)
Annual Snowfall43.6 inches (111 cm)

About Safranbolu

Safranbolu is a mid-size city in Turkey (Karabük Province) with a population of 35,242. The city sits at an elevation of 1,621 feet (494 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Safranbolu

Safranbolu has an average annual temperature of 12.2°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.3°C), the coldest is Jan (2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 966 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.7°C / 37°F -6.9° / 15° 111.1
Feb 3.5°C / 38°F -8.1° / 17.6° 85.4
Mar 5.1°C / 41°F -5.5° / 20.6° 82.2
Apr 10.2°C / 50°F 0° / 23.7° 60.9
May 14.4°C / 58°F 2° / 30.2° 65.5
Jun 19°C / 66°F 10.2° / 30.9° 95.5
Jul 21.3°C / 70°F 11.9° / 33.7° 58.4
Aug 22.3°C / 72°F 12.7° / 36.3° 41.7
Sep 18.3°C / 65°F 7.7° / 31.6° 67.5
Oct 14°C / 57°F 4.3° / 28.9° 94.0
Nov 9.4°C / 49°F -1.2° / 22.9° 97.2
Dec 5.8°C / 42°F -4.1° / 17.5° 107.1
Safranbolu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 71°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 64.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 43.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,621 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above Turkey avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,621 ft (494 m)
Area391.1 sq mi (1,013.0 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates41.2508°N, 32.6942°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.8"
70% above Turkey avg
Snowfall 43.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.19"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

287 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 20, 2023.

Nov 12, 1999 8 km S of Düzce, Turkey M7.2 140 km
Jun 6, 2000 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey M6.0 67 km
Nov 12, 1999 7 km SSW of Düzce, Turkey M5.5 142 km
Nov 12, 1999 11 km W of Bolu, Turkey M5.2 117 km
Nov 24, 2013 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey M5.1 84 km
Nov 16, 1999 2 km S of Bolu, Turkey M5.1 109 km
Aug 26, 2001 24 km N of Bolu, Turkey M5.0 100 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey M4.9 115 km
Feb 14, 2000 28 km SW of Devrek, Turkey M4.9 83 km
Feb 12, 2019 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey M4.8 78 km
Mar 16, 2023 8 km W of Bolu, Turkey M4.8 115 km
Nov 13, 1999 12 km SW of Düzce, Turkey M4.8 148 km
Aug 17, 2000 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey M4.8 116 km
Nov 12, 1999 18 km SE of Düzce, Turkey M4.8 127 km
Nov 17, 1999 14 km NW of Bolu, Turkey M4.8 114 km
Apr 7, 2018 12 km N of Bolu, Turkey M4.7 100 km
Sep 14, 2019 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey M4.7 69 km
Aug 17, 1999 12 km SSE of Düzce, Turkey M4.6 135 km
Jun 9, 2000 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey M4.6 65 km
Nov 12, 1999 6 km SW of Düzce, Turkey M4.6 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 BLACK SEA Earthquake 3.0 m 24 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Safranbolu has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 36°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Safranbolu

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ünsal Tülbentçi Okulu
Emek Ortaokulu
Misak-ı Milli Okulu
Safranbolu Atatürk Anadolu High School
Safranbolu Ahi Evran Endüstri Meslek Lisesi
Zati Ağar İlkokulu
15 Temmuz Şehitleri Anadolu Lisesi
Güzel sanatlar lisesi
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Radio Stations near Safranbolu

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Safranbolu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Clock tower miniatures
Historic House Museum
Tabakhane Müzesi
Tayfun Talipoglu Bam Teli Muzesi

Libraries in Safranbolu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Safranbolu Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Safranbolu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Old Basar
Pazar Yeri
Safranbolu köy pazarı
Safranbolu Pazarı

Hotels in Safranbolu

19 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ASMALI KONAK HOTEL
Bağlar Saray
BEYZADE KONAK HOTEL
Çelik Palas Otel
Degirmenci Konak
Erciyes Konak Otel
Guney Konak
Hilton Garden Inn Safranbolu
Hıdırlık konakları Hotel
Huseyin Bey Konagi
Inci Otel
Kadioglu Hotel
Park Otel
Safir Konağı
Safran Konak
SULTAN SARAY OTEL
Yorgancioglu Konak
Zalifre
일디즈 사리 코낙 호텔

Restaurants in Safranbolu

14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cezve Sanat Cafe Restaurant
Gizli Cennet
Hacialioglu
Kadıoğlu Şehzade Sofrası
Kılcıoğlu SAFRANBOLU PITA
Konyalı İsa Usta
Pizza Bulls
Route Burger
Safranbolu Sofrasi
Satir Kebap Salonu
Sicak Soguk
tasev
Urfa Sofrası
Zencefil

Cafes in Safranbolu

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arasta 1661 Kahvesi Cafe
Asmali Bahce
Coffeesta
Henry Jones
North Cafe
Osmanlı Kahvecisi
Sağlık büfe kafeterya
Solo cafe pastiseri Restaurant
Yüceler Kafeterya

Clinics in Safranbolu

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Bağlar Aile Sağlık Merkezi
Sağlık Ocağı

Bus Stations in Safranbolu

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mini Terminal
Safranbolu Otogarı

Gas Stations in Safranbolu

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Opet Safranbolu
Total
TR #2734552303
TR #7350620745
TR #7637996628

Banks in Safranbolu

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Halkbank
Türkiye İş Bankası
Yapı Kredi
Ziraat Bankasi
Ziraat Bankası

Shopping Malls in Safranbolu

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ata Merkez AVM

Gyms in Safranbolu

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

5000 Evler GSB Spor Kompleksi
TR #1088181525

Stadiums & Teams in Safranbolu

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Safranbolu

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zonguldak Çaycuma AirportONQMedium Airport

Post Offices in Safranbolu

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mng kargo
Safranbolu Ptt Merkez Müdürlüğü
Yazıköy PTT

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Safranbolu

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
City of SafranboluCultural1994

Churches & Religious Organizations in Safranbolu

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Çamlık Cami
Dağdelen Camii
Emek Camii
Ferhatlar Cami
İzzet Mehmet Paşa Camii
Lütfiye Camii
Mescid-i Aksa Camii
Safranbolu Merkez Camii
Safranbolu Ulu Cami
Siteler Camii
VAHDETTİN CAMİİ
Yazıköy TOKİ Camii
Yunus Emre Camii

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Safranbolu

City of Safranbolu
Cultural · inscribed 1994
From the 13th century to the advent of the railway in the early 20th century, Safranbolu was an important caravan station on the main East–West trade route. The Old Mosque, Old Bath and Süleyman Pasha Medrese were built in 1322. During its apogee in the 17th c...

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 Safranbolu

What is the population of Safranbolu?

Safranbolu has a population of 35,242 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 90 people per square mile, spread across 391.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Safranbolu?

Safranbolu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 64.8 inches, with 43.6 inches of snow.

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