Tarsus, Turkey

Mersin · Turkey

Tarsus is a large city in Mersin, Turkey with a population of 350,732. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

350,732 Population 448/sq mi density

69 ft Elevation 21 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

27.2 in Annual Rain

Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population350,732

Density448/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)

Rain27.2 in/yr

Sunny Days287/yr

Elevation69 ft (21 m)

Population	350,732
Population Density	448 / sq mi
Elevation	69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates	36.9177°, 34.8928°
Timezone	Europe/Istanbul
Country	🇹🇷 Turkey
State / Province	Mersin
Average Temperature	66°F (19°C)
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation	27.2 inches (692 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tarsus

Tarsus is a large city in Turkey (Mersin) with a population of 350,732. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Tarsus

Tarsus has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.8°C), the coldest is Jan (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 627 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	11.6°C / 53°F	7.8° / 15.3°	114.3
Feb	12.3°C / 54°F	8.3° / 16.3°	79.3
Mar	15°C / 59°F	10.9° / 19°	55.8
Apr	18.4°C / 65°F	14.5° / 22.2°	34.8
May	22.4°C / 72°F	18.7° / 26°	28.0
Jun	26°C / 79°F	22.7° / 29.4°	11.2
Jul	29.2°C / 85°F	26° / 32.3°	6.6
Aug	29.8°C / 86°F	26.4° / 33.1°	5.4
Sep	27.2°C / 81°F	23.2° / 31.3°	10.0
Oct	23.4°C / 74°F	18.7° / 28°	36.2
Nov	17.9°C / 64°F	13.3° / 22.5°	82.3
Dec	13.4°C / 56°F	9.3° / 17.4°	163.0

Tarsus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	65.9°F
	22% above Turkey avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	69 ft (21 m)
Area	864.9 sq mi (2,240.0 km²)
Population Density	448/sq mi
Coordinates	36.9177°N, 34.8928°W
Timezone	Europe/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"

28% below Turkey avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.71"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

312 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Jun 27, 1998	12 km S of Adana, Turkey	M6.3	37 km
Feb 20, 2023	2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey	M6.3	132 km
Jan 22, 1997	11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey	M5.7	120 km
Jul 25, 2023	18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey	M5.5	119 km
Jun 25, 2001	17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey	M5.5	122 km
Feb 20, 2023	9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey	M5.5	126 km
Jul 4, 1998	12 km S of Adana, Turkey	M5.4	38 km
Apr 10, 1991	11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey	M5.4	128 km
Jan 22, 1997	9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey	M5.3	122 km
Feb 25, 2023	15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey	M5.2	143 km
Feb 16, 2023	21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey	M5.2	115 km
Jan 22, 1997	13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey	M5.1	119 km
Oct 31, 2001	14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey	M5.1	116 km
Jul 22, 2012	4 km SE of And?r?n, Turkey	M5.0	149 km
Jun 17, 2009	9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey	M5.0	140 km
Jan 3, 1994	3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey	M5.0	85 km
Feb 23, 2023	6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey	M4.9	144 km
Feb 6, 2023	14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey	M4.9	144 km
Feb 10, 1994	6 km S of Ceyhan, Turkey	M4.9	83 km
Jul 29, 2015	35 km W of Karata?, Turkey	M4.9	40 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1872	SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA)	Earthquake	-	1,800	141 km
1408	ANTIOCH	Eruption + Earthquake	-	-	134 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (142 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Karapinar Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,302 m (4,272 ft)	Unknown	142 km
Hasan Dagi	Stratovolcano	3,253 m (10,673 ft)	Unknown	149 km
Acigol-Nevsehir	Caldera	1,683 m (5,522 ft)	-2080	182 km
Erciyes Dagi	Stratovolcano	3,864 m (12,677 ft)	-6880	186 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°C)	4.7 in	Coldest
February	51°F (11°C)	3.4 in
March	56°F (13°C)	2.7 in
April	63°F (17°C)	1.9 in
May	70°F (21°C)	1.4 in
June	76°F (24°C)	0.7 in
July	81°F (27°C)	0.4 in
August	82°F (28°C)	0.3 in	Warmest, Driest
September	78°F (26°C)	0.6 in
October	70°F (21°C)	2.1 in
November	61°F (16°C)	3.4 in
December	53°F (12°C)	5.7 in	Wettest

Tarsus has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Tarsus

88+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Fevzi Çakmak İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Ecz. Umut Özkul Anaokulu	-	-	-	-
Emine Boro İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Şehitishak İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Ali Mistilli İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Tarsus Borsa İstanbul Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Abdülkerim Bengi Anadolu Lisesi	-	-	-	-
75.Yıl Anaokulu	-	-	-	-
Hayrünnisa Köylügil İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Turgut İçgören Ortaokulu	-	-	-	-
Cumhuriyet Ortaokulu	-	-	-	-
Tarsus İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Kız Meslek Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Endüstri Meslek Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Atatürk İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
M. İstemihan Talay Yatılı Bölge Ortaokulu	-	-	-	-
Fatih Anadolu Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Tarsus Otelcilik ve Turizm Meslek Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Hasan Ali Yücel Ortaokulu	-	-	-	-
Tarsus Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Ticaret Meslek Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Otelcilik ve Turizm Meslek Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Kerime Özkul İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Huzurkent Latife Hanım İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Huzurkent Atatürk İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
oo	-	-	-	-
Uluslararası Ashabı Kehf Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Hasan Karamehmet İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Tarsus Halk Eğitim Merkezi ve Akşam Sanat Okulu	-	-	-	-
Mersin Tarsus Zühtü Günaştı Anadolu Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Mustafa Kemal Anadolu Lisesi	-	-	-	-
100. Yıl İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Namık Kemal İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Musa Bengi	-	-	-	-
İclal Ekenler Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Toros İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Ahmet Zeki Şanlı İH Ortaokulu	-	-	-	-
Ahmet Güngör Anaokulu	-	-	-	-
Kazım Taşkın İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Çukurova Sanayi Ortaokulu	-	-	-	-
Pakize Bayraktar İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Tarsus Anaokulu	-	-	-	-
Çağlayan İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Fatih Sultan Mehmet İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Endüstri Meslek Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Şehitishak İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Ali Mistilli İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Tarsus Borsa İstanbul Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Abdülkerim Bengi Anadolu Lisesi	-	-	-	-
75.Yıl Anaokulu	-	-	-	-
Hayrünnisa Köylügil İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Turgut İçgören Ortaokulu	-	-	-	-
Cumhuriyet Ortaokulu	-	-	-	-
Fevzi Çakmak İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Kız Meslek Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Emine Boro İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Atatürk İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Fatih Anadolu Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Tarsus Otelcilik ve Turizm Meslek Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Hasan Ali Yücel Ortaokulu	-	-	-	-
Tarsus Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Ticaret Meslek Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Musa Bengi	-	-	-	-
Cengiz Topel Anadolu Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Ayhan Bozpınar Anadolu Lisesi	-	-	-	-
İbrahim Kozacıoğlu Ortaokulu	-	-	-	-
100. Yıl İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Cengiz Topel Anadolu Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Ayhan Bozpınar Anadolu Lisesi	-	-	-	-
İbrahim Kozacıoğlu Ortaokulu	-	-	-	-
Tarsus Borsa İstanbul Şehit Umut Sami Şensoy Anadolu Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Rasim Dokur Anadolu Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Kasım Ekenler Lisesi	-	-	-	-
İncirli Kuyu Köyü İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
oo	-	-	-	-
Hasan Karamehmet İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Tarsus Halk Eğitim Merkezi ve Akşam Sanat Okulu	-	-	-	-
Kasım Ekenler Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Kerime Özkul İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Ahmet Zeki Şanlı İH Ortaokulu	-	-	-	-
Ahmet Güngör Anaokulu	-	-	-	-
Kazım Taşkın İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Çukurova Sanayi Ortaokulu	-	-	-	-
Pakize Bayraktar İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Tarsus Anaokulu	-	-	-	-
Fatih Sultan Mehmet İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Tarsus İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Ecz. Umut Özkul Anaokulu	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Tarsus

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Yaren FM	folk music, local radio	MP3 128 kbps
Tarsus FM	country music, musiki	MP3 128 kbps
KURAN ve TÜRKÇE MEAL	dini, eğitim	MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Hayat	-	AAC+ 128 kbps
KENT RADYO	-	MP3 128 kbps
RADYO ÜLKÜ	-	AAC+ 80 kbps
KURAN VE MEAL	-	MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Tarsus

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Tarsus Müzesi

Libraries in Tarsus

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Ethem Çalışkan Okuma Salonu		0.0
Ethem Çalışkan Okuma Salonu		0.0
Hal Mahallesi Kütüphanesi		0.0
Hal Mahallesi Kütüphanesi		0.0
Kültür Merkezi		0.0
T.C. Kültür Bakanlığı Huzurkent Halk Kütüphanesi		0.0
T.C. Kültür Bakanlığı Huzurkent Halk Kütüphanesi		0.0

Farmers Markets in Tarsus

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Anıt Mahallesi Kapalı Semt Pazarı
Anıt Mahallesi Kapalı Semt Pazarı
Bağlar Mahallesi Pazar Yeri
Kıbrıs Çarşısı
Semt Pazarı
Tarihi Siptilli Çarşısı
Yeni Mahalle Pazar Yeri

Hotels in Tarsus

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burhanoğlu Konağı

Zorbaz Otel

Restaurants in Tarsus

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amandos Dürüm

Barış Kebap Salonu

Beyti Restaurant

Gözenler Restaurant

Kebapçı Vahit

Özlem Restoran

Sofioğlu

Tarihi Kubbe Restaurant

Yildirimlar

Yildirimlar Gar Restaurant

Cafes in Tarsus

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ahenk Kafe

Café Maça

Can Dürüm

Kervan Humus

Mono Cafe

Morötesi

Sidar internet c@fe

Ziya Efendi

Cinemas in Tarsus

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Paribu Cineverse

Theatres in Tarsus

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Babaların Merkez Üstü

Monuments in Tarsus

4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

At Üstünde Atatürk Anıtı, Tarsus

Cezeryeci Kız Anıtı

Kutalmışoğlu Süleyman Şah Heykeli

Tarsus Şehitliği

Clinics in Tarsus

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anıt Aile Hekimliği

Özel Maya Göz Dal Merkezi

Sağlık Ocağı

Sağlık Ocağı (Aile Hekimliği)

Şehit İshak Aile Sağlığı Merkezi

Dentists in Tarsus

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Diş Hekimi Ezgi Gözüyeşil

Train Stations in Tarsus

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tarsus

Bus Stations in Tarsus

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Çamlıyayla Otobüs Durağı

Tarsus interurban Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Tarsus

14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lukoil Adanalı Petrol

Opet Tarsus

Petrol Ofisi

Shell

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Banks in Tarsus

16 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akbank

Denizbank

Garanti Bankası

Halkbank

HSBC

QNB

Şekerbank

Türkiye Finans

Türkiye İş Bankası

Yapı Kredi

Ziraat Bankası

Shopping Malls in Tarsus

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tarsu AVM

Turkuaz AVM

Gyms in Tarsus

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Tarsus

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Tarsus

4 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Adana Şakirpaşa Airport	ADA	Large Airport
Çukurova International Airport	COV	Large Airport
İncirlik Air Base	UAB	Medium Airport
Kelaynak Aviation Club Airport	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Tarsus

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
PTT
PTT

Treatment Centers in Tarsus

4 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Gaziler Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Huzurkent Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Şehit İshak Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Ülkü Köy Aile Sağlığı Merkezi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tarsus

42 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
82 Evler Camii
Ahmet Gamgam Camii
Anıt Cami
Anıt Mahallesi Camii
Bağlar Mahallesi Camii
Barbaros Camii
Barbaros Mahallesi Merkez Camii
Benlizade Camii
Boya Camii
Church of St. Paul
Church of St. Paul
Çifteşerefeli camii
Darül Hadis Camii
Dörtlemez Cami
Duatepe Camii
Eski Camii
Ferahim Şalvuz Mahallesi Cami
Fevzi Çakmak Mahallesi Camii
Güzeyloğlu Camii
Hacı Ahmet Gül Camii
Hal Camii
Halil Alp Kürklü Cami
Hızır Aleyhisselam Cami
Hz Ebubekir Cami
Hz. Mevlana Camii
Kanal Cami
Kavaklı Merkez Cami
Lütfiye Ercan Cami
Mahallesi Merkez Cami
Melik Tahir Camii
Merkez Camii
Miralay Ahmet Bey Camii
Mithatpaşa Cami
Niyazi Efendi Mescidi
Öğretmenler Mahallesi Camii
Şehit Molla Kerim Camii
Tarsus Cem ve Kültür Evi
Tarsus Grand Mosque
Tekke Sanayi Camii
Traktörcüler Sitesi Camii
Yeni Nur Cami
Yunus Emre Camii

Quick Facts

Timezone

Europe/Istanbul

Around Tarsus

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools	65
Hospitals	6
Pharmacies	102
Restaurants	14
Cafes	12
Supermarkets	28
Banks	16
Hotels	2
Libraries	1
Parks	70
Places of Worship	2

Things to See Near Tarsus

6 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (3)

• Antik Yol
• Gözlükule Höyüğü
• Roman Baths

🏛️ Ruins (2)

• Antik Yol
• Kleopatra Kapısı

🦁 Zoos (1)

• Tarsus Doğa Park

🇹🇷 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 Tarsus

What is the population of Tarsus?

Tarsus has a population of 350,732 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 448 people per square mile, spread across 864.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tarsus?

Tarsus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches.

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