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Silopi, Turkey

Şırnak · Turkey

Silopi is a large city in Şırnak, Turkey with a population of 114,645. Elevation: 1,614 ft (492 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

114,645 Population 407/sq mi density
1,614 ft Elevation 492 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
27.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population114,645
Density407/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation1,614 ft (492 m)
Population114,645
Population Density407 / sq mi
Elevation1,614 ft (492 m)
Coordinates37.2438°, 42.4635°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceŞırnak
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation27.4 inches (695 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Silopi

Silopi is a large city in Turkey (Şırnak) with a population of 114,645. The city sits at an elevation of 1,614 feet (492 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 90°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Silopi

Silopi has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jul (35.4°C), the coldest is Jan (6.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 308 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.4°C / 44°F -2.2° / 16.2° 47.8
Feb 8.1°C / 47°F -2.2° / 20.1° 33.8
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 1.3° / 24.5° 69.0
Apr 18.4°C / 65°F 6° / 31.5° 35.1
May 24.5°C / 76°F 11.5° / 39.6° 20.3
Jun 32.2°C / 90°F 20.2° / 44.7° 0.8
Jul 35.4°C / 96°F 24.2° / 46.4° 0.3
Aug 35.3°C / 96°F 25.3° / 46° 0.3
Sep 30.4°C / 87°F 19.1° / 43.1° 2.8
Oct 23.5°C / 74°F 13.1° / 36.3° 13.0
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 4.7° / 27.2° 59.6
Dec 9.3°C / 49°F 0.6° / 19.6° 25.4
Silopi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,614 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above Turkey avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,614 ft (492 m)
Area281.9 sq mi (730.0 km²)
Population Density407/sq mi
Coordinates37.2438°N, 42.4635°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.61"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Mar 11, 2025.

Jan 25, 2005 Turkey-Iraq border region M5.9 117 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 134 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 14 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 105 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 49 km
Oct 23, 2011 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey M5.0 121 km
Mar 11, 2013 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq M4.9 108 km
May 21, 2006 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey M4.9 85 km
Oct 23, 2003 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey M4.8 35 km
Jan 25, 2005 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey M4.8 122 km
Feb 2, 1991 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq M4.8 19 km
Feb 14, 1995 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey M4.7 63 km
Dec 2, 2001 1 km NNW of Edremit, Turkey M4.7 150 km
Jan 30, 1991 Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region M4.7 14 km
Feb 2, 1991 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey M4.7 10 km
Feb 28, 2002 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey M4.7 148 km
Jan 15, 1993 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 136 km
Dec 9, 1997 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq M4.7 44 km
Mar 16, 2003 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 140 km
Jan 25, 2005 27 km NNW of Hakkâri, Turkey M4.6 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (158 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
April 62°F (16°C) 3.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
June 83°F (29°C) 0.1 in
July 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 89°F (32°C) 0.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in

Silopi has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 43°F in January to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Silopi

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Silopi Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi - - - -
Kaymakam Teoman Ünüsan İlkokulu - - - -
Cudi Ortaokulu - - - -
Gazipaşa İlkokulu - - - -
Vali Kamil Acun İlkokulu - - - -
Silopi Kız Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi - - - -
Hürriyet İlkokulu - - - -
23 Nisan İlkokulu - - - -
Sevgi İlkokulu - - - -
Vatan İlkokulu - - - -
Yenişehir İlkokulu - - - -
Atatürk İlkokulu - - - -
Süleyman Demirel İlkokulu - - - -
Silopi Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
Anaokul - - - -
Dicle İlköğretim Okulu - - - -
Koç İlköğretim okulu - - - -
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Museums in Silopi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ewqaf
Hi-Bar
Zakho Musem

Libraries in Silopi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Savvy office0.0
Zakho Public Library0.0
Zakho Stationary0.0
په‌رگه‌هـ0.0
پەرگەها زاخو۲0.0
مال6080.0

Farmers Markets in Silopi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
balet auropi
Bazret rehme
Charazat Ferman
maidank
Mini Market
Old Bazaar Zakho
park mrket
Rebaz Market
sika Telisa
بازاريت نوزاد
بازاڕی قەیسەریەی زاخۆ
عمر ماركيت

Hotels in Silopi

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bayrak Hotel
özenler otel
Silopi Grand Hotel

Bus Stations in Silopi

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Silopi Otogarı

Gas Stations in Silopi

12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kadoil
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Banks in Silopi

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ziraat Bankası

Stadiums & Teams in Silopi

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Airports Near Silopi

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Siirt AirportSXZMedium Airport
Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi AirportNKTMedium Airport
Abu Hajar Rumeilan-Small Airport
Malikiyah-Small Airport
Rahiba Airport-Small Airport
Tall Hadi-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Silopi

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ahmede Xanî Camii
Çarşı Camii
Fatih Camii
Hacı Mehmet Ökten Camii
Hazreti Bilal Camii
Hazreti Hamza Camii
Hz. Nuh Camii
Hz. Yusuf Camii
Merkez Camii
Miraç Camii
Nebi Camii
Neşe Camii
Nur Camii
Rahmet Camii
Ş. Ebubekir Camii
Yenişehir Camii

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

Around Silopi

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 25
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 24
Supermarkets 4
Banks 1
Hotels 2
Parks 13

Things to See Near Silopi

10 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (8)
  • • Amarsava Höyük
  • • Basorin
  • • Judi Dagh Sennacherib Panel VII
  • • Kütnüs Höyük
  • • Nervan Tepe
  • + 3 more
⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Cudi Dağı
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Nuh Nebi Camii ve Medresesi

🇹🇷 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 Silopi

What is the population of Silopi?

Silopi has a population of 114,645 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 407 people per square mile, spread across 281.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Silopi?

Silopi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 90°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches.

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