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Tarsus

Decide whether to visit or live in Tarsus, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Sunday, November 1, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Tarsus month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Tarsus are typically April, May and November, with average daytime highs around 23–27°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), January the coldest (average low 5°C), and December the wettest (about 156 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January14.44.71327.3
February16.35.5788.4
March19.38.2859.7
April23.812.15511.1
May27.416.25912.2
June31.220.71913.5
July34.123.9513.6
August34.524.7712.7
September32.521.41311.5
October28.916.22110.5
November22.511.0758.3
December16.66.91567.0

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What is being reported around Tarsus

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People and places shaping Tarsus

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Research updated Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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People associated with this place

Historical figures

  • St. Paul

    Apostle born in ancient Tarsus.

  • Athenodorus

    Stoic philosopher and teacher of Augustus, born in Tarsus.

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Tarsus Waterfall

    A waterfall located on the outskirts of Tarsus on the Berdan River.

  • Berdan River (Tarsus River)

    River that flows past the city of Tarsus.

  • Cleopatra's Gate

    An ancient historical city gate in Tarsus.

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01 · Overview

Tarsus, in brief

Tarsus is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Tarsus took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Tarsus

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Tarsus

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Tarsus

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Tarsus

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Tarsus

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08 · Questions

Questions about Tarsus

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tarsus

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01 · Q&A

Where is Tarsus located and what are its coordinates?

Tarsus is situated in Turkey at geographic coordinates 36.9177, 34.8928, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Tarsus?

Tarsus has a recorded population of approximately 350,732 and observes the Europe/Istanbul time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Tarsus?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Tarsus include TR-TR, KU, DIQ, AZ, AV, with TRY used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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