Location & Surroundings

Şehitkamil is a settlement in Gaziantep, Turkey, at 860 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gaziantep, 2 km to the south. The national capital Ankara is about 505 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Gaziantep Oguzeli International Airport, 17 km away.

Overview

Şehitkâmil district is ilçe (district), administrative county of Gaziantep, south-central Turkey — TR Gaziantep ilçesi.

It is located in Gaziantep Province, Turkey, Asia.

Established in 1987-06-27.

The population is about 774,179 (2018).

It covers about 1,290 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 833 metre.

Also known as: DE Sehitkamil

Basic Data

  • Country Turkey
  • Located in Gaziantep Province
  • Area 1,290 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    37° 4' 47" N, 37° 22' 48" E
  • Elevation DEM: 860 m
  • Timezone Europe/Istanbul
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 15,681 p/km²
  • Built-up 40.3%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Lira (TRY)
  • Phone Prefix +90

Sun & Local Time

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Alternate Names

Şehitkamil

Weather in Sehitkamil

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

Now 25.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 31.4 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 740 W/m2.

Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NW (323 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 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 25.0 0.4 323 36 1,011.5 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 31.4 5.4 210 13 1,008.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 740.0 n/a
12h 24.5 5.1 300 33 1,009.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 175.7 n/a
18h 21.0 3.3 311 55 1,008.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 25.1 5.2 302 34 1,008.6 0.00 / 0.00 14 93.0 n/a
30h 28.8 7.1 244 23 1,006.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 687.6 n/a
36h 21.1 3.0 269 48 1,010.5 0.02 / 0.02 7 98.5 n/a
42h 18.2 3.6 279 56 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Saturday 22.2 2.5 328 41 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 93.0 n/a
54h 29.3 2.8 27 23 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 715.7 n/a
60h 23.5 2.8 304 42 1,014.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 165.1 n/a
66h 19.9 4.6 314 72 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Sunday 25.0 3.5 315 39 1,014.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 91.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sehitkamil?
Now 25.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 31.4 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 740 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 Sehitkamil today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Sehitkamil?
Local time is 16:59. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Sehitkamil?
Sehitkamil is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Sehitkamil?
DEM 860 m.
Where is Sehitkamil located?
It is at 37.07962, 37.38003 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sehitkamil in?
It is in Turkey.

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Last updated 2025-05-11
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