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Yeşilyurt, Turkey

Gaziantep · Turkey

Yeşilyurt is a small town in Gaziantep, Turkey with a population of 3,918. Elevation: 1,522 ft (464 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

3,918 Population 16/sq mi density
1,522 ft Elevation 464 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
30.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Yeşilyurt

Yeşilyurt is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of İslahiye, Gaziantep Province, Turkey. Its population is 3,918 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde). It is populated by Kurds.

People

Population3,918
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain30.3 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation1,522 ft (464 m)
Population3,918
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation1,522 ft (464 m)
Coordinates36.8925°, 36.5632°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceGaziantep
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation30.3 inches (770 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yeşilyurt

Yeşilyurt is a small town in Turkey (Gaziantep) with a population of 3,918. The city sits at an elevation of 1,522 feet (464 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Yeşilyurt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,522 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above Turkey avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,522 ft (464 m)
Area247.3 sq mi (640.5 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates36.8925°N, 36.5632°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.3"
20% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

639 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 24, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 55 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 136 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 44 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 112 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 94 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 130 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 90 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 54 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 15 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 50 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 142 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 94 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 99 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 60 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 111 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 135 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 85 km
Feb 7, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 116 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 61 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 GULF OF ISKENDERUN Earthquake 0.3 m 56,697 52 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 84 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 4.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in Wettest

Yeşilyurt has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Yeşilyurt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Yesemek Quarry and Sculpture Workshop

Libraries in Yeşilyurt

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Sebiha-Aziz Bali İlçe Kütüphanesi0.0

Gas Stations in Yeşilyurt

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #2940065844

Airports Near Yeşilyurt

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aleppo International AirportALPLarge Airport
Hatay AirportHTYMedium Airport
Kahramanmaraş AirportKCMMedium Airport
Minaq Air BaseSmall Airport

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 Yeşilyurt

What is the population of Yeşilyurt?

Yeşilyurt has a population of 3,918 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 247.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yeşilyurt?

Yeşilyurt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.3 inches.

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