Siverek

Siverek covers an area of 3,936 square kilometers at an elevation of 800 meters, with a population of 267,942 distributed across 180 neighborhoods.

The settlement, formerly known as Hisn ar-Ran, stood as a Byzantine military stronghold from 956 until the 1060s before becoming part of the Ottoman Diyarbekir region.

The district maintains traditional crafts including textile weaving and pottery production, while local clans influence the social structure of the community.

The district experiences Mediterranean climate patterns with temperatures ranging from 8 degrees Celsius in January to 37 degrees in July, receiving 565 millimeters of annual rainfall.

The district sits closer to Diyarbakır at 83 kilometers distance despite being administratively part of Şanlıurfa Province, creating an interesting geographical situation.

Location: Şanlıurfa Province

Elevation above the sea: 800 m

Website: http://siverek.bel.tr

GPS coordinates: 37.75000,39.31667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:46