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Şahinbey, Turkey

Gaziantep · Turkey

Şahinbey is a small town in Gaziantep, Turkey with a population of 2,181. Elevation: 2,661 ft (811 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

2,181 Population 9/sq mi density
2,661 ft Elevation 811 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
20.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Şahinbey

Şahinbey

Şahinbey is a municipality and district of Gaziantep Province, Turkey. Its area is 960 km2, and its population is 941,055 (2022). It was named after Şahin Bey (1877–1920), a Turkish National Movement commander. It covers the southern part of the agglomeration of Gaziantep and the adjacent countryside. It is the location of a large amount of student housing for the public University of Gaziantep, as well as the site of two private universities: Zirve and Hasan Kalyoncu.

People

Population2,181
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain20.8 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation2,661 ft (811 m)
Population2,181
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation2,661 ft (811 m)
Coordinates36.9070°, 37.2041°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceGaziantep
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation20.8 inches (529 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Şahinbey

Şahinbey is a small town in Turkey (Gaziantep) with a population of 2,181. The city sits at an elevation of 2,661 feet (811 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Şahinbey

Şahinbey has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 516 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 0.2° / 8.5° 97.0
Feb 6°C / 43°F 1.4° / 10.7° 72.0
Mar 10.4°C / 51°F 4.7° / 16° 62.0
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 8° / 20.8° 55.2
May 19.8°C / 68°F 13° / 26.6° 28.2
Jun 25.1°C / 77°F 18° / 32.2° 5.8
Jul 29.4°C / 85°F 22.1° / 36.8° 2.0
Aug 29.4°C / 85°F 22° / 36.8° 1.8
Sep 24.8°C / 77°F 17.4° / 32.3° 9.8
Oct 18.4°C / 65°F 11.3° / 25.4° 37.7
Nov 11.2°C / 52°F 5.3° / 17° 49.3
Dec 6.4°C / 44°F 1.9° / 11° 95.4
Şahinbey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,661 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above Turkey avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,661 ft (811 m)
Area235.5 sq mi (610.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates36.9070°N, 37.2041°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"
45% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

650 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 16, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 39 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 123 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 42 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 134 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 142 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 148 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 135 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 40 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 134 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 47 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 134 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 134 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 106 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 141 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 96 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 121 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 122 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 101 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 37 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 GULF OF ISKENDERUN Earthquake 0.3 m 56,697 32 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 119 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 3.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.9 in
April 56°F (14°C) 2.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.8 in

Şahinbey has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Şahinbey

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancient Wheat Inn
Devr-i Alem Para Müzesi
Devr-i Alem Para Müzesi
Gaziantep Atatürk Anı Müzesi
Gaziantep Atatürk Anı Müzesi
Gaziantep Fıstık Müzesi
Gaziantep Fıstık Müzesi
Gaziantep Mevlevihanesi Vakıf Müzesi
Gaziantep Mevlevihanesi Vakıf Müzesi
Gaziantep Müzesi
Gaziantep Müzesi
Gaziantep Oyun ve Oyuncak Müzesi
Gaziantep Oyun ve Oyuncak Müzesi
Hamam Müzesi
İslam Bilim Tarihi Müzesi
İslam Bilim Tarihi Müzesi
Panorama Müzesi
Panorama Müzesi
Şahinbey Milli Mücadele Müzesi
Şahinbey Milli Mücadele Müzesi
The Great Wheat Market Inn
Udma Peynir Müzesi & Restoran
Udma Peynir Müzesi & Restoran
Zeugma Mosaic Museum
Zeugma Mosaic Museum

Libraries in Şahinbey

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Belkıs Gençlik Kütüphanesi0.0
Gaziantep Münif Paşa 100. Yıl İl Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Gaziantep Münif Paşa 100. Yıl İl Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Mehmet Akif Ersoy Gençlik Kütüphanesi0.0
Mehmet Akif Ersoy Gençlik Kütüphanesi0.0
Münif Paşa İl Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Mütercim Asım Kütüphanesi0.0
Mütercim Asım Kütüphanesi0.0
Şahinbey Millet Kütüphanesi0.0
Şahinbey Millet Kütüphanesi0.0

Farmers Markets in Şahinbey

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Akkent Pazar Alanı
Balıkçı Hali
Güvenevler Kapalı Pazar Yeri
Metanet Yöresel Ürün Pazarı
Metanet Yöresel Ürün Pazarı
Şahinbey Belediyesi Karataş Semt Pazarı
Uzay Çatılı Pazar Yeri

Gas Stations in Şahinbey

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #9808900779

Stadiums & Teams in Şahinbey

TeamLeagueDivision
Kalyon Stadyumu
Kalyon Stadyumu
Stad
Stad

Airports Near Şahinbey

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aleppo International AirportALPLarge Airport
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International AirportGZTLarge Airport
Kahramanmaraş AirportKCMMedium Airport
Minaq Air BaseSmall Airport
Rasm Al-Abboud Air BaseSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Şahinbey

49 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
30 Nolu Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Abdulkadir Konukoglu Saglık Ocagı
Ali Burnukara Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Arslanoglu Poliklinigi
Asiye Ragıp Ural Ana Cocuk Saglıgı
Bağlarbaşı sağlık ocağı
Celile Refik Danış Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Cıksorut Aile Saglıgı Merkezi
Emek Aile Saglıgı Merkezi
Enes Saglık Kabini
Gama Gazi Saglık Hizmetleri
Gama Tıp Tanı Merkezi
Gaziantep Şahinbey 60 Yıl Merkez Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Gazikent Saglık Kabini
Gozkaya Saglık Kabini
Hacı Salime Hilmi Kırsan Aile Saglıgı Merkezi
Hacıpasalıoglu Aile Saglıgı Merkezi
Hasırcıoglu Tıp Merkezi
Hurriyet Tıp Merkezi
İlke Poliklinik
Kızılaslan Tıp Merkezi
Kucucek Aile Saglıgı Merkezi
Kutay Ozel Saglık Ati Teknoloji
Mahmut Fehime Güleç Aile Sağlılığı Merkezi
Merkez Saglık Ocagı
Mini Hospital
Ogretmen Adil Ozbek Aile Saglıgı Merkezi
Onat Kutlar Eczanesi
Ozel Dunya Tıp Merkezi
Ozel Duygusal Saglık Kabini
Ozel Fatih Deva Tıp Merkezi
Ozel Nokta Poliklinigi
Özel Zirve Tıp Merkezi
Saglık Kabini
Saglık Ocagı
Saglık Ocagı
Saglık Ocagı
Saglık Ocagı
Saglık Ocagı
Saglık Ocagı
Saglık Ocagı
Saglık Ocagı
Sağlık Ocağı
Sağlık Ocağı
Şahinbey Verem Savaş Dispanseri
Sehit Dr Mehmet Niziplioglu Saglık Ocagı
Sehit Dr Mehmet Niziplioglu Saglık Ocagı
Şehitkamil Merkez 12 Nolu Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Yuksel Ciner Merkez Saglık Ocagı

Churches & Religious Organizations in Şahinbey

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Çöreklik Köyü Camii

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 Şahinbey

What is the population of Şahinbey?

Şahinbey has a population of 2,181 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 235.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Şahinbey?

Şahinbey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.8 inches.

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