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Akalan, Turkey

Denizli · Turkey

Akalan is a small town in Denizli, Turkey with a population of 1,590. Elevation: 3,140 ft (957 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,590 Population 3/sq mi density
3,140 ft Elevation 957 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
21.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Akalan

Akalan is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Acıpayam, Denizli Province, Turkey. Its population is 2,041 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

People

Population1,590
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain21.9 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation3,140 ft (957 m)
Population1,590
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation3,140 ft (957 m)
Coordinates37.3722°, 29.3539°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceDenizli
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation21.9 inches (557 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Akalan

Akalan is a small town in Turkey (Denizli) with a population of 1,590. The city sits at an elevation of 3,140 feet (957 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Akalan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,140 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above Turkey avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,140 ft (957 m)
Area628.5 sq mi (1,627.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates37.3722°N, 29.3539°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
42% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.78"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,681 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M5.8 on Jun 2, 2025.

Oct 1, 1995 2 km W of Dinar, Turkey M6.4 103 km
Jun 10, 2012 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey M6.0 114 km
Aug 8, 2019 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey M5.9 70 km
Jun 2, 2025 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey M5.8 126 km
Mar 20, 2019 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey M5.7 16 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 149 km
Apr 21, 2000 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey M5.5 52 km
Jul 18, 1990 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey M5.5 48 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 143 km
Nov 13, 1994 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey M5.4 58 km
Jun 28, 2020 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.4 120 km
Jul 23, 2003 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 99 km
Jul 26, 2003 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 81 km
Apr 4, 1998 4 km N of Dinar, Turkey M5.3 108 km
Aug 26, 1993 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.3 136 km
Aug 4, 2004 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.3 148 km
Oct 5, 1999 7 km S of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.2 122 km
Aug 4, 2004 18 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.2 146 km
Aug 3, 2004 17 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.2 150 km
Jan 21, 1997 10 km NNW of Akköy, Turkey M5.2 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2002 DODECANESE ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m - 145 km
1851 ASIA MINOR Earthquake 1.8 m - 123 km
1851 FETIYE, ASIA MINOR Earthquake 0.6 m - 102 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake - - 150 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake - - 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
December 40°F (5°C) 3.7 in

Akalan has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.8") and August the driest (0.5").

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Museums in Akalan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Nikfer Şehit Anıtı
Nikfer Tarih Müzesi

Farmers Markets in Akalan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gölhisar Kapalı Pazar Alanı
Kapalı Çarşı
Kelekçi Pazar Yeri
Pazar Yeri

Gas Stations in Akalan

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #8016422313

Stadiums & Teams in Akalan

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Airports Near Akalan

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dalaman International AirportDLMLarge Airport
Çardak AirportDNZMedium Airport
Çardak Highway Strip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

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Frequently Asked Questions About Akalan

What is the population of Akalan?

Akalan has a population of 1,590 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 628.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Akalan?

Akalan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches.

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