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Selimiye, Turkey

Muğla · Turkey

Selimiye is a small town in Muğla, Turkey with a population of 4,802. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,802 Population 5/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
29.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population4,802
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain29.7 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Population4,802
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates37.4004°, 27.6554°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceMuğla
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation29.7 inches (754 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)

About Selimiye

Selimiye is a small town in Turkey (Muğla) with a population of 4,802. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Selimiye enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 294 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above Turkey avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area992.6 sq mi (2,570.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates37.4004°N, 27.6554°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,905 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 13, 2025.

Jul 20, 2017 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece M6.6 57 km
Jul 20, 1996 Dodecanese Islands, Greece M6.2 148 km
Nov 6, 1992 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M6.1 102 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 110 km
Jun 2, 2025 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey M5.8 89 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 65 km
Aug 1, 2021 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.6 126 km
Jun 21, 2021 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.5 120 km
Apr 26, 1996 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece M5.5 120 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 45 km
Jan 28, 1994 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey M5.4 144 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece M5.4 73 km
Jul 23, 2003 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 136 km
Jul 26, 2003 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 131 km
Jun 28, 2020 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.4 90 km
Apr 2, 1996 8 km N of Samos, Greece M5.4 75 km
Nov 13, 1994 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey M5.4 136 km
Apr 13, 2021 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece M5.3 110 km
Aug 4, 2004 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.3 65 km
Sep 13, 2003 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece M5.3 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.3 m (17 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5.3 m 118 95 km
2002 DODECANESE ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m - 116 km
2017 GULF OF GÖKOVA Earthquake 1.9 m 2 57 km
1851 ASIA MINOR Earthquake 1.8 m - 145 km
1968 ISLAND OF KOS Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m - 116 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake - - 121 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake - - 34 km
554 ISLAND OF KOS Earthquake - - 74 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake - - 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 101 km
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 5.7 in
February 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in Coldest
March 51°F (10°C) 3.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
December 48°F (9°C) 6.1 in Wettest

Selimiye has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Selimiye

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sezen Radyo - MP3 128 kbps
City 93 (GR) - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Selimiye

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antik Balık Pazarı
Milas Museum

Libraries in Selimiye

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Eski Kilise Kütüphanesi0.0
İlçe Halk Kütüphanesi Müdürlüğü0.0

Farmers Markets in Selimiye

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Akbük Cuma Pazarı
Akbük Pazar Yeri
Akbük Salı Pazarı
Akkent Kapalı Pazar Yeri
Milas Cumartesi Semt Pazarı
Pazar Alanı

Restaurants in Selimiye

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agora Gurme Restoran ve Yöresel Ürünler
Onur cheff

Castles in Selimiye

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kadi Castle

Gas Stations in Selimiye

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP Petrol Station
Bpet
Petrol Ofisi
Petrol Ofisi
TR #282948275
TR #7977233590
TR #7977233591
TR #7977233592

Stadiums & Teams in Selimiye

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Selimiye

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kos International Airport "Ippokratis"KGSLarge Airport
Milas Bodrum International AirportBJVLarge Airport
Samos AirportSMIMedium Airport
Aydın Çıldır AirportCIISmall Airport
Bodrum-Imsık AirportBXNSmall Airport
Kalymnos AirportJKLSmall Airport
Selçuk Efes AirportIZMSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Selimiye

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Özel Milas Yaşam Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Selimiye

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abdülfettah Ağa 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 Selimiye

What is the population of Selimiye?

Selimiye has a population of 4,802 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 992.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Selimiye?

Selimiye enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.7 inches.

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