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Vakfıkebir, Turkey

Trabzon · Turkey

Vakfıkebir is a mid-size city in Trabzon, Turkey with a population of 37,728. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

37,728 Population 628/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population37,728
Density628/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population37,728
Population Density628 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates41.0458°, 39.2764°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceTrabzon
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation38.7 inches (982 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vakfıkebir

Vakfıkebir is a mid-size city in Turkey (Trabzon) with a population of 37,728. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Vakfıkebir

Vakfıkebir has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.8°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 913 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.4°C / 42°F -1.9° / 14.2° 94.8
Feb 5.4°C / 42°F -2.6° / 16.3° 66.8
Mar 6.5°C / 44°F -1° / 19.1° 87.0
Apr 11.2°C / 52°F 2.4° / 23.2° 56.9
May 14.7°C / 59°F 6.8° / 26° 60.1
Jun 20°C / 68°F 13.8° / 27.1° 65.8
Jul 21.9°C / 71°F 16.3° / 30.2° 66.4
Aug 22.8°C / 73°F 18.3° / 30° 50.8
Sep 20.1°C / 68°F 13.8° / 29.5° 83.7
Oct 16.2°C / 61°F 9.9° / 27.3° 103.1
Nov 11.8°C / 53°F 3.9° / 22.2° 103.1
Dec 8.4°C / 47°F 0.4° / 17° 75.0
Vakfıkebir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above Turkey avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area60.1 sq mi (155.6 km²)
Population Density628/sq mi
Coordinates41.0458°N, 39.2764°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 9, 2025.

Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 145 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 134 km
Mar 13, 1992 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey M4.7 135 km
Mar 13, 1992 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey M4.7 121 km
Apr 15, 2009 eastern Turkey M4.4 131 km
Jun 20, 2008 16 km NNE of Tirebolu, Turkey M4.4 36 km
Mar 13, 1997 6 km WNW of Otlukbeli, Turkey M4.3 131 km
May 25, 2021 12 km E of Otlukbeli, Turkey M4.3 140 km
Sep 13, 2024 29 km S of Şiran, Turkey M4.3 125 km
Mar 23, 2003 25 km N of Kemah, Turkey M4.3 137 km
Jun 18, 2002 2 km SE of Erzincan, Turkey M4.3 149 km
May 23, 2004 24 km E of Refahiye, Turkey M4.3 126 km
Mar 3, 2018 6 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M4.2 135 km
Mar 20, 2021 20 km N of Kemah, Turkey M4.2 142 km
Apr 9, 2025 20 km N of Erzincan, Turkey M4.1 127 km
Apr 26, 2024 18 km ENE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M4.1 141 km
Apr 22, 1990 15 km S of Gümü?hane, Turkey M4.1 82 km
Dec 15, 1995 21 km NNW of Espiye, Turkey M4.0 57 km
May 18, 2005 51 km N of Vakf?kebir, Turkey M4.0 52 km
Nov 14, 1994 18 km SE of Bayburt, Turkey M3.9 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1939 SOUTH BLACK SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 32,700 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.9 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in

Vakfıkebir has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 43°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Vakfıkebir

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vakfıkebir Fen Lisesi
Fen Lisesi Öğrenci Yurdu
Vakfıkebir Atatürk Ortaokulu
Vakfıkebir Anadolu Lisesi
Vakfıkebir Gençlik Merkezi
Vakfıkebir METEM
Vakfıkebir Sağlık Meslek Lisesi
Kemaliye (Adnan Demirtürk) İlköğretim Okulu
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Radio Stations near Vakfıkebir

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TRT Trabzon local radio AAC 140 kbps
KTU country, pop AAC+ 96 kbps

Farmers Markets in Vakfıkebir

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aykut Yaylası Pazar Yeri
Pazaryeri

Hotels in Vakfıkebir

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gürdal Otel
Öğretmenevi
Vakfıkebir Uygulama Oteli

Restaurants in Vakfıkebir

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beyaz Saray Köfte Salonu

Cafes in Vakfıkebir

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cimsitoğlu Kahvehanesi
Seyir Teras Kafe

Gas Stations in Vakfıkebir

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gürdal Petrol Ltd. Şti.
TR #5875545794
TR #5877982378
TR #761247051

Banks in Vakfıkebir

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garanti Bankası
Türkiye İş Bankası

Stadiums & Teams in Vakfıkebir

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vakfıkebir

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Trabzon International AirportTZXMedium Airport

Post Offices in Vakfıkebir

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PTT

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vakfıkebir

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cami
İshaklı Merkez Camii
Koprucek 2.Camii
Koprucek Merkez Camii
Tarlacık Köyü Camii
Vakfıkebir Eski Camii
Vakfıkebir Yeni Camii
Yavuz Sultan Selim 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 Vakfıkebir

What is the population of Vakfıkebir?

Vakfıkebir has a population of 37,728 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 628 people per square mile, spread across 60.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vakfıkebir?

Vakfıkebir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.

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