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Altınkum, Turkey
Aydın · Turkey
Altınkum is a small city in Aydın, Turkey with a population of 5,516. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
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About Altınkum
Altınkum is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Didim, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population is 5,516 (2022). It is a seaside resort on the Aegean Sea, 123 km from Aydın. It is near the ancient Temple of Apollo and the ruins of the Ionian city of Didyma (Didim).
People
Climate
| Population | 5,516 |
| Population Density | 28 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3577°, 27.2879° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Aydın |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.7 inches (704 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Altınkum
Altınkum is a small city in Turkey (Aydın) with a population of 5,516. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 198.7 sq mi (514.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3577°N, 27.2879°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 20.0 m (66 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1956 | CYCLADES | Eruption + Earthquake | 20.0 m | 56 | 141 km |
| 2020 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.3 m | 118 | 75 km |
| 2002 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Unknown | 4.0 m | — | 130 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 49 km |
| 1968 | ISLAND OF KOS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 98 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
| 1389 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | 2 | 145 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 46 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 87 km |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
Altınkum has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Altınkum
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fevzipaşa Akbudak İlkokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Denizköy Ortaokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Valiler İlkokulu | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Altınkum
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proto Κως (GR) | greek, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ράδιο Σάμος 102 (GR) | greek music, news talk | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Αρμονία 103.2 (GR) | greek music, local news | MP3 32 kbps | |
| Παλμός 94,9 (GR) | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Έκφραση 97 (GR) | greek music, news talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Μελωδία 106.9 (GR) | pentecostal, religion | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Θάλασσα και Παράδοση (GR) | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| City 93 (GR) | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Altınkum
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miletus museum |
Libraries in Altınkum
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eski Kilise Kütüphanesi | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Altınkum
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akbük Cuma Pazarı | |||||
| Akbük Pazar Yeri | |||||
| Akbük Salı Pazarı | |||||
| Çarşamba Pazarı | |||||
| Didim Pazar Yeri | |||||
| Mavişehir Pazarı |
Hotels in Altınkum
32 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Altınkum
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Altınkum
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Altınkum
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Altınkum
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Altınkum
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Altınkum
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Altınkum
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Altınkum
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Altınkum
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Altınkum
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" | KGS | Large Airport |
| Milas Bodrum International Airport | BJV | Large Airport |
| Samos Airport | SMI | Medium Airport |
| Aydın Çıldır Airport | CII | Small Airport |
| Bodrum-Imsık Airport | BXN | Small Airport |
| Kalymnos Airport | JKL | Small Airport |
| Leros Airport | LRS | Small Airport |
| Selçuk Efes Airport | IZM | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Altınkum
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Office | |
| PTT Didim Altinkum |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Altınkum
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cami | |
| Denizköy Cami | |
| Didim Işık Kilisesi | |
| Esentepe Cami |
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What is the population of Altınkum?
Altınkum has a population of 5,516 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 198.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Altınkum?
Altınkum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.7 inches.