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Çakırkaş, Turkey

Elazığ · Turkey

Çakırkaş is a small town in Elazığ, Turkey with a population of 1,230. Elevation: 3,366 ft (1,026 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

1,230 Population 2/sq mi density
3,366 ft Elevation 1,026 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
31.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Çakırkaş

Çakırkaş is a village in the Kovancılar District of Elazığ Province in Turkey. Its population is 1,230 (2021). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

People

Population1,230
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain31.2 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation3,366 ft (1,026 m)
Population1,230
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation3,366 ft (1,026 m)
Coordinates38.7673°, 39.9715°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceElazığ
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation31.2 inches (792 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.5 inches (22 cm)

About Çakırkaş

Çakırkaş is a small town in Turkey (Elazığ) with a population of 1,230. The city sits at an elevation of 3,366 feet (1,026 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Çakırkaş enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.2 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,366 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above Turkey avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,366 ft (1,026 m)
Area521.4 sq mi (1,350.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates38.7673°N, 39.9715°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.2"
18% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

475 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 88 km
Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 110 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 50 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 82 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 11 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 113 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 97 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 85 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 76 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 103 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 111 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 79 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 76 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 103 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 143 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 108 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 115 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 10 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 148 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 149 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 32,700 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (196 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 4.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Çakırkaş has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Çakırkaş

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Can Radyo classical AAC+ 128 kbps

Gas Stations in Çakırkaş

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #7255005861
TR #7255005862

Airports Near Çakırkaş

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Elazığ AirportEZSMedium Airport
Bingöl AirportBGGSmall Airport

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 Çakırkaş

What is the population of Çakırkaş?

Çakırkaş has a population of 1,230 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 521.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Çakırkaş?

Çakırkaş enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.2 inches, with 8.5 inches of snow.

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