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Akçakent, Turkey

Aksaray · Turkey

Akçakent is a small town in Aksaray, Turkey with a population of 842. Elevation: 4,482 ft (1,366 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

842 Population 42,100/sq mi density
4,482 ft Elevation 1,366 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
14.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population842
Density42,100/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain14.2 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation4,482 ft (1,366 m)
Population842
Population Density42,100 / sq mi
Elevation4,482 ft (1,366 m)
Coordinates38.0840°, 34.0899°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceAksaray
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation14.2 inches (360 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.6 inches (12 cm)

About Akçakent

Akçakent is a small town in Turkey (Aksaray) with a population of 842. The city sits at an elevation of 4,482 feet (1,366 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Akçakent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,482 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below Turkey avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,482 ft (1,366 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density42,100/sq mi
Coordinates38.0840°N, 34.0899°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.2"
63% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.01"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 25, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M5.2 15 km
May 15, 2025 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey M5.0 138 km
Sep 11, 2009 8 km NNW of Konya, Turkey M4.9 146 km
Sep 10, 2009 9 km N of Konya, Turkey M4.9 142 km
Aug 1, 2023 28 km NNE of Konya, Turkey M4.8 126 km
Aug 29, 2023 19 km SW of Kulu, Turkey M4.8 141 km
Mar 10, 2023 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.8 129 km
Mar 7, 2023 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.7 120 km
Aug 16, 2023 10 km NNE of Aladağ, Turkey M4.7 127 km
Aug 18, 2004 9 km N of P?narba??, Turkey M4.5 146 km
Apr 23, 2011 18 km ESE of Alada?, Turkey M4.5 148 km
Feb 24, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M4.5 15 km
Sep 30, 2011 17 km SW of Yahyal?, Turkey M4.5 99 km
May 18, 2007 15 km NNE of Karaman, Turkey M4.5 111 km
Oct 4, 2024 32 km NW of Karapınar, Turkey M4.5 74 km
Apr 24, 1995 17 km WSW of Karaisal?, Turkey M4.4 124 km
May 3, 2023 18 km E of Aladağ, Turkey M4.4 145 km
Aug 5, 2010 17 km E of Alada?, Turkey M4.4 145 km
Oct 5, 2012 2 km NE of Kaman, Turkey M4.4 146 km
Oct 17, 1990 36 km SE of ?nönü, Turkey M4.3 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hasan Dagi (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 9 km
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 63 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 68 km
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 128 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.4 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in Wettest
May 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.0 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.3 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in

Akçakent has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Akçakent

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mustafa ve Sebahat Ergin İ.Ö.O. - - - -
Atatürk İlkokulu - - - -
Cumhuriyet Ortaokulu - - - -
Selçuk İlkokulu - - - -
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Libraries in Akçakent

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kütüphane0.0

Castles in Akçakent

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Keçikalesi

Gas Stations in Akçakent

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #13377918091
TR #13377918100
TR #13377938201
TR #13377938202
TR #13377938203
TR #13377938204
TR #1650379652

Airports Near Akçakent

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nevşehir Kapadokya AirportNAVLarge Airport
Aksaray Airport-Small Airport
Niğde Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Akçakent

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Akçakent Cami

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 842 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 42,100 people per square mile, spread across 0.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Akçakent?

Akçakent has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.2 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.

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