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Akçakent, Turkey

Kırşehir · Turkey

Akçakent is a small town in Kırşehir, Turkey with a population of 4,229. Elevation: 4,577 ft (1,395 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

4,229 Population 10/sq mi density
4,577 ft Elevation 1,395 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
21.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Akçakent

Akçakent

Akçakent is a town in Kırşehir Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Akçakent District. Its population is 755 (2022). Its elevation is 1,404 m (4,606 ft).

People

Population4,229
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain21.3 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation4,577 ft (1,395 m)
Population4,229
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation4,577 ft (1,395 m)
Coordinates39.6228°, 34.0958°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceKırşehir
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation21.3 inches (540 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.3 inches (41 cm)

About Akçakent

Akçakent is a small town in Turkey (Kırşehir) with a population of 4,229. The city sits at an elevation of 4,577 feet (1,395 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Akçakent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 335 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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,577 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below Turkey avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,577 ft (1,395 m)
Area424.3 sq mi (1,099.0 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates39.6228°N, 34.0958°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.3"
44% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 16.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.10"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

205 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M5.0 on May 15, 2025.

Jul 30, 2005 30 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M5.2 89 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 119 km
May 15, 2025 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey M5.0 92 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 22 km
Aug 24, 1999 12 km ESE of Haymana, Turkey M4.9 128 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey M4.9 109 km
Aug 5, 1990 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.8 68 km
Aug 17, 2000 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey M4.8 124 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 132 km
Feb 12, 2019 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey M4.8 144 km
Mar 10, 2023 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.8 149 km
Aug 29, 2023 19 km SW of Kulu, Turkey M4.8 125 km
Mar 7, 2023 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.7 150 km
Sep 14, 2019 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey M4.7 149 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 31 km
Feb 14, 2007 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey M4.5 22 km
Mar 15, 2008 37 km NNE of Altp?nar, Turkey M4.5 99 km
Jul 31, 2005 26 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.5 81 km
Jul 31, 2005 27 km WSW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.5 86 km
Mar 22, 2001 3 km NNW of Orta, Turkey M4.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1598 SOUTH BLACK SEA Eruption + Earthquake 60,000 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 129 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 166 km
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in
March 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in Wettest

Akçakent has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 34°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Akçakent

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kilimli Köyü İlkokulu
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Farmers Markets in Akçakent

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kapalı Pazar Yeri

Cafes in Akçakent

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

koçak pırlanta

Churches & Religious Organizations in Akçakent

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kilimli Köyü Camii

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 Akçakent

What is the population of Akçakent?

Akçakent has a population of 4,229 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 424.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Akçakent?

Akçakent has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.3 inches, with 16.3 inches of snow.

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