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Viranşehir, Turkey

Şanlıurfa · Turkey

Viranşehir is a large city in Şanlıurfa, Turkey with a population of 154,163. Elevation: 1,808 ft (551 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

154,163 Population 55,058/sq mi density
1,808 ft Elevation 551 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
19.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population154,163
Density55,058/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain19.5 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Population154,163
Population Density55,058 / sq mi
Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Coordinates37.2235°, 39.7552°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceŞanlıurfa
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation19.5 inches (494 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Viranşehir

Viranşehir is a large city in Turkey (Şanlıurfa) with a population of 154,163. The city sits at an elevation of 1,808 feet (551 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Viranşehir

Viranşehir has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jul (34°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 399 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F -5.4° / 15.2° 68.3
Feb 6.6°C / 44°F -3.9° / 19.1° 42.4
Mar 10.2°C / 50°F -0.9° / 23.1° 97.9
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 3.7° / 30° 42.4
May 22.1°C / 72°F 9.3° / 37° 25.3
Jun 29.3°C / 85°F 16.3° / 42.7° 1.2
Jul 34°C / 93°F 21.8° / 45.2° 0.2
Aug 33.8°C / 93°F 22.3° / 45.2° 0.8
Sep 28.9°C / 84°F 16.9° / 41.9° 6.9
Oct 22.3°C / 72°F 11.6° / 35° 9.6
Nov 13.3°C / 56°F 2.2° / 26.8° 47.5
Dec 7.6°C / 46°F -2° / 18.7° 56.6
Viranşehir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,808 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Turkey avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density55,058/sq mi
Coordinates37.2235°N, 39.7552°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

197 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 14, 2025.

Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 148 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 147 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 129 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 135 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 137 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 125 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 144 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 138 km
Apr 9, 2022 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 138 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 137 km
Mar 19, 2020 9 km NNE of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.2 143 km
Apr 4, 2019 11 km E of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.2 131 km
Apr 24, 2018 3 km ENE of Samsat, Turkey M5.2 117 km
May 9, 1998 5 km SW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.1 135 km
Jun 5, 2020 25 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.1 143 km
Jan 25, 2020 8 km NE of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.1 139 km
Jan 26, 2007 14 km ENE of Dicle, Turkey M4.9 139 km
Feb 28, 2007 5 km SSE of Çüngü?, Turkey M4.8 112 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M4.8 143 km
Feb 6, 2023 25 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M4.8 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
July 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in
September 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
December 44°F (6°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Viranşehir has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 40°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Viranşehir

Institution Type Founded Website
Harran Üniversitesi Viranşehir Sağlık Meslek Yüksek Okulu University - ,

Schools in Viranşehir

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Akşemseddin İmam Hatip Ortaokulu - - - -
Selahattin Eyyübi İlkokulu - - - -
Süleyman-Emine Nebati İlkokulu - - - -
Uluğbey İlkokulu - - - -
Necip Fazil Kisakürek Ortaokulu - - - -
Şair Nabi Ortaokulu - - - -
Yavuz Sultan Selim İlkokulu - - - -
Halime Hatun Kız Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi - - - -
Girne İlkokulu - - - -
Viranşehir Özel Eğitim Uygulama Merkezi I. Kademe - - - -
Viranşehir Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi - - - -
Fethullah Bayram İlkokulu - - - -
Bediüzzaman Said Nursi İmam Hatip Ortaokulu - - - -
Viranşehir Gazi Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
Viranşehir Sosyal Bilimler Lisesi - - - -
Selahaddin Eyyubi Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi - - - -
Mehmet Akif Ersoy İlkokulu - - - -
Şehit Enes Çiçek Meslek Ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
Viranşehir Kız Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
İsmet Öztop İlkokulu - - - -
Dumlupınar İlkokulu - - - -
Belediye İlkokulu - - - -
Viranşehir İmkb İlkokulu - - - -
Viranşehir Anadolu Lisesi(Eskiden burdaydı) - - - -
Mustafa Kemal Ortaokulu - - - -
Viranşehir İmam Hatip Lisesi - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Viranşehir

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pazar Alanı

Hotels in Viranşehir

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Viranşehir Öğretmenevi
Yükselhan Hotel Viranşehir

Restaurants in Viranşehir

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dostlar Kebap 2

Monuments in Viranşehir

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Saat Kule

Clinics in Viranşehir

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Saglık Ocagı
Saglık Ocagı
Verem Savas Dispanseri
Viranşehir 1 Nolu Aile Sağlık Merkez

Bus Stations in Viranşehir

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

minibus to Sanliurfa
Viranşehir Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali

Gas Stations in Viranşehir

34 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpet
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Kadoil
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Banks in Viranşehir

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Garanti Bankası
Türkiye İş Bankası
Türkiye İş Bankası
Yapı Kredi

Stadiums & Teams in Viranşehir

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Airports Near Viranşehir

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Diyarbakır AirportDIYMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Viranşehir

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
15 Temmuz Şehitler Camii
Dörtyul Camii
Gölbaşı Camii
Hz. Eyyüp Peygamber Camii
Kuran Camii
Öztop Camii
Tekke Cami
Uhud Camii

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

Around Viranşehir

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 39
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 31
Supermarkets 4
Banks 4
Parks 59

Things to See Near Viranşehir

2 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (2)
  • • Tepeyolu Höyüğü
  • • Tılgoran Höyüğü

🇹🇷 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 Viranşehir

What is the population of Viranşehir?

Viranşehir has a population of 154,163 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 55,058 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Viranşehir?

Viranşehir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.5 inches.

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