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Sakarkaya, Turkey

Kahramanmaraş · Turkey

Sakarkaya is a small town in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey with a population of 1,053. Elevation: 3,379 ft (1,030 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

1,053 Population 4/sq mi density
3,379 ft Elevation 1,030 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Sakarkaya

Sakarkaya is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Pazarcık, Kahramanmaraş Province, Turkey. The village is inhabited by Sunni Turks and had a population of 1,053 in 2022.

People

Population1,053
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation3,379 ft (1,030 m)
Population1,053
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation3,379 ft (1,030 m)
Coordinates37.6451°, 37.4038°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceKahramanmaraş
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (561 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.5 inches (9 cm)

About Sakarkaya

Sakarkaya is a small town in Turkey (Kahramanmaraş) with a population of 1,053. The city sits at an elevation of 3,379 feet (1,030 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Sakarkaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,379 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above Turkey avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,379 ft (1,030 m)
Area254.0 sq mi (657.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates37.6451°N, 37.4038°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.74"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

734 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 24, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 58 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 45 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 68 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 144 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 75 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 91 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 55 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 96 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 59 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 97 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 91 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 115 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 32 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 128 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 120 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 109 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 40 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 91 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 43 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Sakarkaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (0.1").

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Stadiums & Teams in Sakarkaya

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sakarkaya

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International AirportGZTLarge Airport
Kahramanmaraş AirportKCMMedium 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 Sakarkaya

What is the population of Sakarkaya?

Sakarkaya has a population of 1,053 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 254.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sakarkaya?

Sakarkaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow.

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