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Çakırtaş, Turkey

Iğdır · Turkey

Çakırtaş is a small town in Iğdır, Turkey with a population of 593. Elevation: 2,799 ft (853 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

593 Population 1/sq mi density
2,799 ft Elevation 853 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
10.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population593
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain10.1 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation2,799 ft (853 m)
Population593
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,799 ft (853 m)
Coordinates40.0158°, 44.0743°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceIğdır
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation10.1 inches (257 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.6 inches (22 cm)

About Çakırtaş

Çakırtaş is a small town in Turkey (Iğdır) with a population of 593. The city sits at an elevation of 2,799 feet (853 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Çakırtaş enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 337 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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,799 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Turkey avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,799 ft (853 m)
Area571.0 sq mi (1,479.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates40.0158°N, 44.0743°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
73% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 8.6"
Wettest Month (May) 1.85"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

164 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 8, 2025.

Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 150 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 147 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 140 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 144 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 127 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 127 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 121 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 114 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 104 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 29 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 133 km
Jun 24, 2012 30 km WNW of Özalp, Turkey M4.9 150 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 96 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 70 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 32 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 122 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 44 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 140 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 106 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ararat (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 40 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 58 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 75 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 84 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 124 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 142 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Wettest
June 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 0.6 in

Çakırtaş has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 30°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and August the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Çakırtaş

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kiss FM Armenia (AM) MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Çakırtaş

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alex and Marie Manoogian Treasury House
Historical and Ethnographic Museum of Ejmiatsin
Khoren Ter-Harutyunyan Museum
Metsamor historical-archeological museum-reserve
Museum aft. Hovhanes Hovhanisyan
National Museum of Armenian Ethnography and History of the Liberation Struggle

Libraries in Çakırtaş

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library Aft. H. Hovhannisyan0.0
Library0.0
Manoukian Manuscript Library0.0
Vache and Tamar Manukyan`s matenadaran0.0

Farmers Markets in Çakırtaş

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agricultural market of Tsiatsan community of Armavir region
Market

Stadiums & Teams in Çakırtaş

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Çakırtaş

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tsaghkadzor Ski resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Çakırtaş

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shirak International AirportLWNLarge Airport
Zvartnots International AirportEVNLarge Airport
Erebuni AirportMedium Airport
Iğdır AirportIGDMedium Airport
Arzni AirportSmall Airport
Hoktember Highway StripSmall Airport
Sky Club AirstripSmall 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 Çakırtaş

What is the population of Çakırtaş?

Çakırtaş has a population of 593 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 571.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Çakırtaş?

Çakırtaş enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.1 inches, with 8.6 inches of snow.

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