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Tortum, Turkey
Erzurum · Turkey
Tortum is a small city in Erzurum, Turkey with a population of 9,429. Elevation: 5,968 ft (1,819 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 9,429 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,968 ft (1,819 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2889°, 41.5410° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Erzurum |
| Average Temperature | 39°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.2 inches (564 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.0 inches (20 cm) |
About Tortum
Tortum is a small city in Turkey (Erzurum) with a population of 9,429. The city sits at an elevation of 5,968 feet (1,819 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.2°F |
| 27% below Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,968 ft (1,819 m) |
| Area | 566.4 sq mi (1,467.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2889°N, 41.5410°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (191 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in |
Tortum has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 16°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (1.1").
Schools in Tortum
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demirciler Köyü İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Tortum Şehit Murat Karataş Yatılı Bölge Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tortum
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dadaş Fm Erzurum | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| imaj fm Erzurum | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| imaj fm | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TRT Erzurum | local radio | AAC 140 kbps |
Restaurants in Tortum
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Tortum
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tortum
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tortum
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Tortum
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palandöken Kayak Merkezi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kandilli Biathlon Facility | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Tortum
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Erzurum International Airport | ERZ | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Tortum
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| PTT Tortum |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tortum
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aktaş Köyü Camii | |
| Demirciler Köyü Camii | |
| İhsaniye Camii | |
| Merkez Camii |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tortum
What is the population of Tortum?
Tortum has a population of 9,429 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 566.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tortum?
Tortum has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°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 8.0 inches of snow.