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Silifke, Turkey
Mersin · Turkey
Silifke is a mid-size city in Mersin, Turkey with a population of 75,315. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 75,315 |
| Population Density | 56 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3778°, 33.9344° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Mersin |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.8 inches (656 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Silifke
Silifke is a mid-size city in Turkey (Mersin) with a population of 75,315. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Silifke
Silifke has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 666 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 1,342.5 sq mi (3,477.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3778°N, 33.9344°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
Silifke has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (0.1").
Schools in Silifke
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cengiz Topel Ortaokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Şehit Ragıp Köse Ortaokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Özel Göksu Anadolu-Fen Lisesi | — | — | — | — |
| Göksu İlkokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Gazipaşa İlk Okulu | — | — | — | — |
| Silifke Gazi orta okulu | — | — | — | — |
| Şehit Yarbay İlhan Akgün İlkokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Şehit Yarbay İlhan Akgün İlkokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Göksu Anadolu Lisesi | — | — | — | — |
| Silifke Anadolu Sağlık Meslek Lisesi | — | — | — | — |
| Kız Meslek Lisesi | — | — | — | — |
| İlker Eren Çevik Anadolu lisesi | — | — | — | — |
| Atatürk Ortaokulu | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Silifke
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Silifke
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narlikuyu Mosaic Museum | ||||
| Silifke Müzesi | ||||
| Silifke Müzesi | ||||
| Taşucu Aslan Eyce Amfora Müzesi |
Farmers Markets in Silifke
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapalı Pazar Yeri | |||||
| Yoğurt ve Balık Pazarı |
Hotels in Silifke
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Silifke
17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Silifke
18 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Silifke
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Silifke
4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Silifke
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Silifke
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Silifke
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Silifke
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Silifke
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Silifke
13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Silifke
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Silifke
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Post Offices in Silifke
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aras Kargo Saray Şubesi | |
| Mng kargo saray şubesi | |
| PTT | |
| PTT Postane | |
| Sürat Kargo Saray Şubesi | |
| Yurtiçi Kargo Saray Şubesi |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Silifke
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Afetevler Camii | |
| Demircili Mahallesi Merkez Cami | |
| Fatih Sultan Mehmet Camii | |
| Gazi mahallesi Belediye yeni cami | |
| Göksu Camii | |
| Hoca Ahmet Yesevi Camii | |
| İmamı Azam Cami | |
| Merkez Alaaddin cami | |
| Merve Camii | |
| Mevlana Cami | |
| Örnek Camii | |
| Pazarkaşı Cami | |
| Reşadiye camii | |
| TOKİ Cami | |
| Yenimahelle Esentepe Camii | |
| Zeytinli Camii |
Quick Facts
Around Silifke
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Silifke
17 places within 15 km
- • Ayatekla
- • Manastır
- • Meydan Castle
- • Paslı
- • Türkmenuşağı
- • Tasucu Beach
- • Silifke Kalesi
- • Aşağı Dünya Obruğu
- • Ayatekla crypt
- • Ayatekla Kilise Apsisi
- • Ayatekla sarnıç
- • Imbriogon
- + 4 more
- • Silifke Kalesi teras
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Public Holidays in Turkey
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Silifke
What is the population of Silifke?
Silifke has a population of 75,315 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 1,342.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Silifke?
Silifke enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches.