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Çakırkaya, Turkey

Diyarbakır Province · Turkey

Çakırkaya is a small town in Diyarbakır Province, Turkey with a population of 1,186. Elevation: 2,779 ft (847 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

1,186 Population 912/sq mi density
2,779 ft Elevation 847 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
24.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Çakırkaya

Çakırkaya is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Çınar, Diyarbakır Province in Turkey. Its population is 1,186 (2022).

People

Population1,186
Density912/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation2,779 ft (847 m)
Population1,186
Population Density912 / sq mi
Elevation2,779 ft (847 m)
Coordinates37.6518°, 40.1682°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceDiyarbakır Province
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation24.3 inches (616 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)

About Çakırkaya

Çakırkaya is a small town in Turkey (Diyarbakır Province) with a population of 1,186. The city sits at an elevation of 2,779 feet (847 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Çakırkaya

Çakırkaya has an average annual temperature of 16°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 483 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.6°C / 37°F -2.2° / 7.4° 64.4
Feb 4.5°C / 40°F -1° / 10° 66.6
Mar 9°C / 48°F 2.6° / 15.3° 67.1
Apr 13.6°C / 56°F 6.5° / 20.6° 64.3
May 18.9°C / 66°F 10.9° / 26.9° 46.9
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 16.9° / 34.8° 10.0
Jul 30.4°C / 87°F 21.9° / 39° 0.4
Aug 30°C / 86°F 21.3° / 38.8° 0.2
Sep 24.8°C / 77°F 16.1° / 33.5° 7.5
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 10.6° / 25.8° 33.3
Nov 10.1°C / 50°F 3.5° / 16.7° 51.9
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F -0.4° / 9.6° 70.8
Çakırkaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,779 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Turkey avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,779 ft (847 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density912/sq mi
Coordinates37.6518°N, 40.1682°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

231 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 14, 2025.

Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 130 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 136 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 140 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 108 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 113 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 127 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 118 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 128 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 143 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 146 km
Apr 9, 2022 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 142 km
Apr 4, 2019 11 km E of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.2 114 km
Jun 23, 2011 24 km SW of Kovanc?lar, Turkey M5.2 113 km
May 7, 1992 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey M5.2 116 km
Mar 8, 2010 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey M5.2 131 km
Apr 24, 2018 3 km ENE of Samsat, Turkey M5.2 146 km
Mar 19, 2020 9 km NNE of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.2 126 km
Jun 5, 2020 25 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.1 140 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 127 km
May 9, 1998 5 km SW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.1 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
June 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in

Çakırkaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 35°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Çakırkaya

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Emek radyo MP3 128 kbps
radyo mezopotamya MP3 128 kbps
TRT Diyarbakır local radio AAC 105 kbps

Museums in Çakırkaya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gazi Pavillion

Airports Near Çakırkaya

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Diyarbakır AirportDIYMedium Airport
Mardin AirportMQMMedium Airport
Darbasiyah AirstripSmall Airport
Diyarbakır Northwest AirportSmall 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 Çakırkaya

What is the population of Çakırkaya?

Çakırkaya has a population of 1,186 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 912 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Çakırkaya?

Çakırkaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

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