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Sorgun, Turkey

Mersin · Turkey

Sorgun is a small town in Mersin, Turkey with a population of 834. Elevation: 4,616 ft (1,407 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

834 Population 1/sq mi density
4,616 ft Elevation 1,407 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
22.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population834
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain22.2 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation4,616 ft (1,407 m)
Population834
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,616 ft (1,407 m)
Coordinates36.8698°, 34.1364°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceMersin
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation22.2 inches (563 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.0 inches (31 cm)

About Sorgun

Sorgun is a small town in Turkey (Mersin) with a population of 834. The city sits at an elevation of 4,616 feet (1,407 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Sorgun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 65°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 22.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,616 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below Turkey avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,616 ft (1,407 m)
Area1,115.4 sq mi (2,888.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates36.8698°N, 34.1364°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.2"
42% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 12.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Oct 4, 2024.

Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 104 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 105 km
Feb 25, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M5.2 124 km
Jul 29, 2015 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey M4.9 82 km
Aug 16, 2023 10 km NNE of Aladağ, Turkey M4.7 142 km
Oct 18, 2001 14 km SW of Adana, Turkey M4.7 95 km
Jun 28, 1998 12 km E of Adana, Turkey M4.7 118 km
Feb 24, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M4.5 123 km
Apr 23, 2011 18 km ESE of Alada?, Turkey M4.5 145 km
Oct 23, 2013 26 km SE of K?zkalesi, Turkey M4.5 67 km
Aug 18, 2004 9 km N of P?narba??, Turkey M4.5 21 km
May 18, 2007 15 km NNE of Karaman, Turkey M4.5 90 km
Oct 4, 2024 32 km NW of Karapınar, Turkey M4.5 138 km
Feb 2, 2019 14 km N of Ceyhan, Turkey M4.5 150 km
May 27, 2000 54 km SSW of Karata?, Turkey M4.4 119 km
Aug 5, 2010 17 km E of Alada?, Turkey M4.4 149 km
Feb 14, 1995 29 km NNW of Rizokárpaso, Cyprus M4.4 114 km
Jul 4, 1998 15 km SE of Adana, Turkey M4.4 115 km
Feb 27, 2023 30 km E of Karata?, Turkey M4.4 142 km
Apr 24, 1995 17 km WSW of Karaisal?, Turkey M4.4 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 101 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 140 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.6 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Sorgun has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 26°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Sorgun

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KURAN ve TÜRKÇE MEAL dini, eğitim MP3 64 kbps
KENT RADYO MP3 128 kbps
KURAN VE MEAL MP3 64 kbps

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sorgun

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hacıalanı Mah. Dudaklılar Camii
Hacıalanı Mah. Merkez Camii
Karakız Deresi Camii
Kuşluca Mah. Camii
Soğukpınar Camii
Sorgun Mah. Merkez Camii
Toros Mah. Merkez 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 Sorgun

What is the population of Sorgun?

Sorgun has a population of 834 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,115.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sorgun?

Sorgun has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.2 inches, with 12.0 inches of snow.

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