Battalgazi district
Aslantepe Höyüğü, the ancient mound identified as the original founding site of Malatya, lies within Battalgazi, a large district in eastern Turkey's Malatya Province. The district sits near the Karakaya Dam and is surrounded by apricot orchards, with the Kernek waterfall and Pınarbaşı recreation area drawing visitors across all seasons. It also serves as a practical base for journeys to Mount Nemrut, with UNESCO-listed sites in the wider region.
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- Population295,821
- Nearest water from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.5 km2.8 mi
Battalgazi district: quick answers
Where is Battalgazi district?
Battalgazi district is in Malatya, Türkiye, about 9.1 km5.7 miles in a straight line from the city of Malatya.
How do you get to Battalgazi district?
The nearest airport is Malatya (MLX), about 37 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Battalgazi district?
The warmest month is August, averaging 28°C82°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 1°C33°F. The wettest month is January, with about 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Battalgazi district?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Battalgazi district?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Goelbagi.