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Altınyayla, Turkey

Sivas · Turkey

Altınyayla is a small city in Sivas, Turkey with a population of 5,674. Elevation: 4,806 ft (1,465 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

5,674 Population 23/sq mi density
4,806 ft Elevation 1,465 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
16.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Altınyayla

Altınyayla

Altınyayla is a town in Sivas Province of Turkey. It is the seat of Altınyayla District. Its population is 4,307 (2022). The mayor is Sinan Akbulut (AKP).

People

Population5,674
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain16.8 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation4,806 ft (1,465 m)
Population5,674
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation4,806 ft (1,465 m)
Coordinates39.2725°, 36.7510°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceSivas
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation16.8 inches (427 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.5 inches (17 cm)

About Altınyayla

Altınyayla is a small city in Turkey (Sivas) with a population of 5,674. The city sits at an elevation of 4,806 feet (1,465 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Altınyayla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,806 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below Turkey avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,806 ft (1,465 m)
Area242.5 sq mi (628.1 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates39.2725°N, 36.7510°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.8"
56% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.36"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

257 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 20, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 146 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 137 km
Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 105 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 147 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 135 km
Feb 7, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 149 km
Mar 23, 2023 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey M5.3 143 km
Feb 6, 2023 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey M5.2 146 km
Feb 6, 2023 23 km SW of Af?in, Turkey M5.1 133 km
Feb 18, 2023 10 km ENE of Göksun, Turkey M5.0 134 km
Feb 7, 2023 3 km SSW of Göksun, Turkey M5.0 144 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.0 147 km
Jun 14, 1993 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey M5.0 148 km
Feb 12, 2023 8 km E of Hekimhan, Turkey M5.0 121 km
Feb 8, 2023 1 km S of Göksun, Turkey M5.0 143 km
Feb 6, 2023 2 km SSE of Göksun, Turkey M5.0 143 km
May 3, 2023 K. Maras, Turkey M4.9 137 km
Feb 6, 2023 10 km WSW of Göksun, Turkey M4.9 146 km
Feb 6, 2023 13 km W of Ekinözü, Turkey M4.9 136 km
Jan 17, 2022 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey M4.9 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (140 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 140 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.4 in
March 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in Wettest
June 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.2 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in

Altınyayla has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 23°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Altınyayla

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Deliilyas İlköğretim Okulu
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Gas Stations in Altınyayla

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #8002351235
TR #8002351236

Airports Near Altınyayla

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sivas Nuri Demirağ AirportVASSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Altınyayla

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ahmet Ağa Camii, Altınyayla
Deliilyas Camii
Deliilyas Merkez 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 Altınyayla

What is the population of Altınyayla?

Altınyayla has a population of 5,674 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 242.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Altınyayla?

Altınyayla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.8 inches, with 6.5 inches of snow.

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