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Alucra, Turkey

Giresun · Turkey

Alucra is a small town in Giresun, Turkey with a population of 3,945. Elevation: 4,823 ft (1,470 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

3,945 Population 9/sq mi density
4,823 ft Elevation 1,470 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
22.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Alucra

Alucra

Alucra is a town in Giresun Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey, 130 km (81 mi) from the city of Giresun. It is the seat of Alucra District. Its population is 3,945 (2022). It was a district of Şebinkarahisar province between 1924 and 1933.

People

Population3,945
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation4,823 ft (1,470 m)
Population3,945
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation4,823 ft (1,470 m)
Coordinates40.3202°, 38.7641°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceGiresun
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation22.8 inches (579 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.3 inches (21 cm)

About Alucra

Alucra is a small town in Turkey (Giresun) with a population of 3,945. The city sits at an elevation of 4,823 feet (1,470 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Alucra has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,823 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below Turkey avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,823 ft (1,470 m)
Area418.3 sq mi (1,083.3 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates40.3202°N, 38.7641°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

112 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 9, 2025.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 99 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 132 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 133 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 60 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 110 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 116 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 149 km
Jun 14, 1993 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey M5.0 83 km
Jul 30, 2009 13 km S of Cimin, Turkey M5.0 116 km
May 12, 2005 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey M4.9 114 km
Mar 13, 1992 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey M4.7 83 km
Mar 13, 1992 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey M4.7 90 km
Mar 21, 1992 13 km N of Pulumer, Turkey M4.7 124 km
Sep 24, 2003 23 km WNW of ?liç, Turkey M4.7 93 km
Mar 14, 1992 17 km WNW of Pulumer, Turkey M4.7 119 km
Apr 20, 1992 6 km NNW of Pulumer, Turkey M4.6 128 km
May 12, 2005 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey M4.6 117 km
Jul 22, 1993 19 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M4.6 145 km
May 3, 1990 19 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey M4.6 85 km
Nov 20, 2012 3 km W of Pulumer, Turkey M4.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1939 SOUTH BLACK SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 32,700 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 1.7 in
March 33°F (1°C) 2.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
August 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.3 in

Alucra has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Alucra

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Şevket Canikli İmam Hatip Ortaokulu
Şehit Er Zülkif Tekir İlkokulu
Alucra Hacı Osman Erilli Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi
Kanuni İlkokulu
Halis Akmen Çok Programlı Anadolu Lisesi
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Clinics in Alucra

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Türk Eczacılar Birliği Alucra Toplum Sağlığı Merkezi

Gas Stations in Alucra

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #5344752961

Airports Near Alucra

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ordu–Giresun AirportOGUMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alucra

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Medine 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 Alucra

What is the population of Alucra?

Alucra has a population of 3,945 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 418.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alucra?

Alucra 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 65°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches, with 8.3 inches of snow.

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