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Şevketiye, Turkey

Balıkesir · Turkey

Şevketiye is a small town in Balıkesir, Turkey with a population of 297. Elevation: 499 ft (152 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

297 Population 1/sq mi density
499 ft Elevation 152 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population297
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Population297
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Coordinates40.0935°, 27.8467°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceBalıkesir
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,103 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.0 inches (53 cm)

About Şevketiye

Şevketiye is a small town in Turkey (Balıkesir) with a population of 297. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet (152 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Şevketiye enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 290 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 43.4 inches. The area receives 21.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above Turkey avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area244.8 sq mi (634.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates40.0935°N, 27.8467°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above Turkey avg
Snowfall 21.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6,932 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 27, 2025.

Apr 23, 2025 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey M6.2 87 km
Aug 10, 2025 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey M6.1 82 km
Sep 26, 2019 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.7 94 km
Jan 22, 2020 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey M5.6 114 km
May 3, 2012 13 km NE of Simav, Turkey M5.2 148 km
Sep 29, 1999 8 km NNW of Ta?köprü, Turkey M5.2 146 km
Jun 26, 2020 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.2 145 km
Feb 17, 2009 5 km ENE of Simav, Turkey M5.2 150 km
Jul 25, 1999 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey M5.2 88 km
Aug 19, 1999 3 km SSE of Ç?narc?k, Turkey M5.2 124 km
May 27, 2017 10 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.1 147 km
Feb 20, 2019 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey M5.1 131 km
Jul 25, 2011 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.1 79 km
Apr 23, 2025 14 km S of Kumburgaz, Turkey M5.0 104 km
Jan 28, 2020 Western Turkey M5.0 110 km
Jan 21, 2025 4 km SW of Behram, Turkey M5.0 150 km
Sep 9, 1999 7 km NNW of Koruköy, Turkey M5.0 130 km
May 25, 2014 Western Turkey M4.9 149 km
May 28, 2017 13 km WNW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M4.9 148 km
Feb 4, 2020 13 km NNE of Akhisar, Turkey M4.9 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1509 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 6.0 m 5,000 81 km
1894 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 4.5 m 1,349 92 km
1912 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 2.7 m 2,800 94 km
1963 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 1 130 km
2025 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 0.1 m 87 km
1944 EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 30 126 km
1935 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 5 68 km
1343 MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS Earthquake 87 km
1265 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 77 km
986 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 139 km
557 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 92 km
543 BLACK SEA Earthquake 23 km
478 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
September 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Şevketiye has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 41°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Şevketiye

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kocagöl İlkokulu
Akçaova Ortaokulu
Akçaokoca Kuran Kursu
Şevketiye İlköğretim Okulu
Hamamlı İlkokulu
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Radio Stations near Şevketiye

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Türkü Radyo türkü radyo MP3 96 kbps
Genç FM pop music UNKNOWN

Farmers Markets in Şevketiye

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gönen Belediye Pazar Yeri
Kapalı Pazar Yeri

Clinics in Şevketiye

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akçaova Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Sağlık Evi

Gas Stations in Şevketiye

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #8672034683

Stadiums & Teams in Şevketiye

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Şevketiye

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Balıkesir AirportBZIMedium Airport
Bandırma AirportBDMMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Şevketiye

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bayramiç Cami
Bayramiç Gündoğdu Cami
Çavuşköy Camii
Çavuşköy Yukarı Cami
Dereköy Cami
Hamamlı Cami
Kalebayır Cemevi
Kocagöl Tarihi Kilisesi
Kocagöl Yeni Cami
Meryem’in Göğe Yükselişi Kilisesi
Şevketiye Aşağı Camii
Şevketiye Eski 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 Şevketiye

What is the population of Şevketiye?

Şevketiye has a population of 297 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 244.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Şevketiye?

Şevketiye enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches, with 21.0 inches of snow.

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