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Çalca, Turkey

Afyonkarahisar Province · Turkey

Çalca is a small town in Afyonkarahisar Province, Turkey with a population of 611. Elevation: 4,275 ft (1,303 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

611 Population 3/sq mi density
4,275 ft Elevation 1,303 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
23.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population611
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain23.2 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation4,275 ft (1,303 m)
Population611
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation4,275 ft (1,303 m)
Coordinates38.6728°, 29.9758°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceAfyonkarahisar Province
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation23.2 inches (589 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.8 inches (22 cm)

About Çalca

Çalca is a small town in Turkey (Afyonkarahisar Province) with a population of 611. The city sits at an elevation of 4,275 feet (1,303 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Çalca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,275 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below Turkey avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,275 ft (1,303 m)
Area214.5 sq mi (555.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates38.6728°N, 29.9758°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.2"
39% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 8.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,717 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 10, 2025.

Feb 3, 2002 5 km NE of Sultanda??, Turkey M6.5 113 km
Oct 1, 1995 2 km W of Dinar, Turkey M6.4 69 km
Dec 15, 2000 12 km NNW of Ak?ehir, Turkey M6.0 122 km
Feb 3, 2002 11 km WNW of Çay, Turkey M6.0 81 km
Aug 8, 2019 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey M5.9 86 km
May 19, 2011 12 km ENE of Simav, Turkey M5.8 92 km
Mar 20, 2019 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey M5.7 146 km
Feb 3, 2002 11 km ENE of I??klar, Turkey M5.5 78 km
Apr 21, 2000 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey M5.5 108 km
Jul 23, 2003 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 113 km
Jul 26, 2003 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 117 km
Feb 3, 2002 4 km WNW of Sultanda??, Turkey M5.3 106 km
Apr 4, 1998 4 km N of Dinar, Turkey M5.3 65 km
May 3, 2012 13 km NE of Simav, Turkey M5.2 95 km
Feb 17, 2009 5 km ENE of Simav, Turkey M5.2 94 km
Jan 21, 1997 10 km NNW of Akköy, Turkey M5.2 108 km
Aug 24, 2014 9 km ENE of A?lasun, Turkey M5.1 124 km
Aug 31, 2021 19 km W of ?hsaniye, Turkey M5.1 45 km
Apr 10, 2007 15 km SSW of Gelendost, Turkey M5.1 111 km
Mar 31, 2019 9 km NNE of Ac?payam, Turkey M5.1 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 62°F (16°C) 0.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Çalca has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.6").

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Museums in Çalca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atatürk Karargah Evi
Dumlupınar Müzesi

Farmers Markets in Çalca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cumartesi Pazarı
Salı Pazarı

Airports Near Çalca

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Afyon Air BaseAFYMedium Airport
Uşak AirportUSQMedium Airport
Zafer AirportKZRSmall 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 Çalca

What is the population of Çalca?

Çalca has a population of 611 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 214.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Çalca?

Çalca has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.2 inches, with 8.8 inches of snow.

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