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Başçiftlik, Turkey

Tokat Province · Turkey

Başçiftlik is a small city in Tokat Province, Turkey with a population of 7,410. Elevation: 4,560 ft (1,390 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

7,410 Population 78/sq mi density
4,560 ft Elevation 1,390 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
23.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Başçiftlik

Başçiftlik is a town in Tokat Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It is the seat of Başçiftlik District. Its population is 3,760 (2022). The mayor is Murat Tunçel (AKP).

People

Population7,410
Density78/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain23.9 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation4,560 ft (1,390 m)
Population7,410
Population Density78 / sq mi
Elevation4,560 ft (1,390 m)
Coordinates40.5469°, 37.1692°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceTokat Province
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation23.9 inches (606 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.4 inches (21 cm)

About Başçiftlik

Başçiftlik is a small city in Turkey (Tokat Province) with a population of 7,410. The city sits at an elevation of 4,560 feet (1,390 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Başçiftlik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,560 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below Turkey avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,560 ft (1,390 m)
Area95.0 sq mi (246.0 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates40.5469°N, 37.1692°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 8.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.07"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 121 km
Jun 14, 1993 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey M5.0 147 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 110 km
May 12, 2005 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey M4.9 26 km
Apr 13, 2025 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey M4.8 94 km
Sep 24, 2003 23 km WNW of ?liç, Turkey M4.7 148 km
Jun 11, 1999 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey M4.7 120 km
May 12, 2005 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey M4.6 23 km
Jun 12, 1993 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey M4.6 117 km
Apr 17, 2024 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.6 118 km
Jun 11, 1999 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey M4.6 135 km
May 12, 1992 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey M4.5 109 km
Oct 17, 2024 23 km S of Hafik, Turkey M4.5 101 km
Feb 12, 1992 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey M4.5 115 km
Apr 7, 2001 Central Turkey M4.4 133 km
Dec 1, 1996 16 km SSE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey M4.4 17 km
Feb 1, 2010 28 km SSW of ?mranl?, Turkey M4.4 122 km
Aug 20, 2025 12 km NNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.4 109 km
Jun 3, 1993 6 km ESE of Ladik, Turkey M4.3 109 km
Sep 26, 2023 17 km SSE of Erbaa, Turkey M4.3 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in
March 35°F (1°C) 2.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
August 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.4 in

Başçiftlik has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 27°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.8").

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Libraries in Başçiftlik

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kentpark kütüphane0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Başçiftlik

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Airports Near Başçiftlik

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Samsun-Çarşamba AirportSZFMedium Airport
Sivas Nuri Demirağ AirportVASSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Başçiftlik

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hatipli Yayla Camii

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Waterfalls
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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 Başçiftlik

What is the population of Başçiftlik?

Başçiftlik has a population of 7,410 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 95.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Başçiftlik?

Başçiftlik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches, with 8.4 inches of snow.

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