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Kurtalan offers a quiet, grounded lifestyle in southeastern Turkey, where daily life moves at a human pace and neighbors know one another by name. It’s a place where affordability and community come first, with straightforward access to basic services and a strong sense of local safety. Public transport is reliable enough for daily needs, and healthcare facilities meet essential standards, though specialized care may require travel to larger cities. Housing is modest and low-cost, reflecting the town’s scale and rhythm. The trade-off? Limited expat infrastructure and few Western amenities—this isn’t a place to replicate life back home, but rather to step into a simpler, more rooted way of living.
Population
32,114
Area
279 km²
Density
115 per km²
Founded
-
Language
Turkish
Distance to Coast
465 km
Districts & Neighborhoods in Kurtalan
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Climate & Weather in Kurtalan
Kurtalan has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh), with very hot, dry summers and cool to cold winters. Long-term weather records show summer averages near 29-31°C and winter averages around 3-5°C, with most rainfall concentrated in the cooler months and very low humidity during summer. Current conditions can be much hotter than the seasonal average, as shown by the reported 38.12°C and 10% humidity.
Summer Average
31°C
Winter Average
4°C
Climate Type
Hot Semi-Arid
Rainy Days
75
Sunny Days
280
Humidity
45%
Spring
March - May
12-24°C
Spring is mild to warm, with temperatures rising quickly through April and May. Rainfall is still possible, but conditions often turn drier and sunnier by late spring.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
27-38°C
Summer is very hot, dry, and mostly clear, with frequent daytime highs above 35°C. Rain is scarce and humidity is usually low, making heat feel intense during the afternoon.
Very Low rainfall
Autumn
September - November
14-28°C
Autumn starts warm and gradually becomes cooler and wetter. Most of the transition is dry at first, with rain increasing later in the season.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
December - February
0-10°C
Winter is cool to cold, with occasional freezing nights and some cloudy or wet periods. Most of the annual rainfall falls in the cool season rather than in summer.
Moderate rainfall
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Air Quality
Kurtalan
Advantages
Kurtalan
Abundant parks and green spaces
Rich cultural heritage sites
Affordable cost of living
Close-knit community atmosphere
Strategic location near Siirt
Disadvantages
Kurtalan
No universities locally
Limited job opportunities
Few cultural attractions
No coworking spaces
Limited nightlife options
Safety & Security in Kurtalan
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
51
/100
Turkey Avg
57
Asia Avg
56
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
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Kurtalan
Turkey Average
No city-specific data available — showing Turkey country averages instead.
Safety Index
0510
Moderate
Safety from Crime
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Good
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Low
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Moderate
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Moderate
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 89/100
No data for Kurtalan — showing hazard indicators from nearby Siirt (~21 km).
