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Location & Surroundings

Akarsu is a village in Mersin, Turkey with 387 inhabitants, at 6 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alifaki, 4 km to the northeast. The national capital Ankara is about 390 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Cukurova International Airport, 10 km away.

Also known as: Araplar

Overview

Akarsu is mahalle (administrative quarter) in Tarsus, Mersin, south-central Turkey — TR Mersin, Türkiye'de bir kırsal mahalle.

It is located in Tarsus district, Turkey, Asia.

The population is about 396 (2021).

The elevation is around 5 metre.

Also known as: Akarsu, Tarsus

Basic Data

  • Country Turkey
  • Located in Tarsus district
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    36° 51' 8" N, 34° 58' 6" E
  • Elevation DEM: 6 m
  • Timezone Europe/Istanbul
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 387
  • Pop. Density 90 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.5%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Lira (TRY)
  • Phone Prefix +90

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Alternate Names

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Araplar

Weather in Akarsu

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akarsu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 30.0 C with overcast skies and a 5.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 30.0 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 W/m2.

Temperature
30.0 C
Wind
5.6 m/s SW (204 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 30.0 5.6 204 52 1,013.5 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 26.1 2.3 217 70 1,013.9 0.00 / 0.00 68 154.1 n/a
12h 24.6 1.4 18 75 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 94 0.0 n/a
18h 26.2 0.8 64 68 1,013.2 0.04 / 0.04 68 71.2 n/a
Tomorrow 29.5 5.7 195 56 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.01 4 679.6 n/a
30h 25.8 2.7 237 74 1,011.3 0.17 / 0.19 3 172.7 n/a
36h 23.6 2.1 17 82 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.07 3 0.0 n/a
42h 25.6 1.4 52 71 1,012.0 0.11 / 0.18 54 67.6 n/a
Tuesday 29.2 6.4 213 56 1,010.1 0.00 / 0.00 4 680.2 n/a
54h 25.6 4.9 218 71 1,010.9 0.07 / 0.07 32 171.7 n/a
60h 23.5 0.9 269 81 1,011.2 0.86 / 0.94 11 0.0 n/a
66h 25.1 0.5 315 72 1,012.8 0.35 / 1.28 2 74.8 n/a
Wednesday 28.5 7.4 209 56 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.01 6 682.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akarsu?
Now 30.0 C with overcast skies and a 5.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 30.0 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akarsu today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Akarsu?
Local time is 22:24. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Akarsu?
Akarsu is a populated place.
How many people live in Akarsu?
Population about 387.
What is the elevation of Akarsu?
DEM 6 m.
Where is Akarsu located?
It is at 36.85213, 34.96827 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akarsu in?
It is in Turkey.

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Last updated 2025-05-11
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