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Çandır, Turkey

Yozgat · Turkey

Çandır is a small town in Yozgat, Turkey with a population of 4,597. Elevation: 4,029 ft (1,228 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,597 Population 12/sq mi density
4,029 ft Elevation 1,228 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
25.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Çandır

Çandır is a town in Yozgat Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Çandır District. Its population is 3,378 (2022).

People

Population4,597
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation4,029 ft (1,228 m)
Population4,597
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation4,029 ft (1,228 m)
Coordinates39.2445°, 35.5140°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceYozgat
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation25.2 inches (640 mm)
Annual Snowfall30.2 inches (77 cm)

About Çandır

Çandır is a small town in Turkey (Yozgat) with a population of 4,597. The city sits at an elevation of 4,029 feet (1,228 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Çandır experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 325 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,029 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below Turkey avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,029 ft (1,228 m)
Area380.4 sq mi (985.2 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates39.2445°N, 35.5140°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 30.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

99 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 91 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 125 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 107 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 148 km
Jan 17, 2022 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey M4.9 41 km
Mar 10, 2023 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.8 63 km
Aug 22, 2023 15 km ESE of Sariz, Turkey M4.7 134 km
Mar 7, 2023 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.7 71 km
Jun 11, 1999 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey M4.7 111 km
Apr 17, 2024 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.6 94 km
Jun 11, 1999 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey M4.6 93 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 147 km
Feb 14, 2007 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey M4.5 140 km
Dec 14, 1998 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey M4.5 39 km
Feb 2, 2021 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey M4.5 53 km
Sep 30, 2011 17 km SW of Yahyal?, Turkey M4.5 142 km
Apr 7, 2001 Central Turkey M4.4 92 km
Aug 20, 2025 12 km NNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.4 105 km
Jun 24, 2025 4 km NE of Saimbeyli, Turkey M4.4 147 km
Jun 3, 2020 14 km SW of Çorum, Turkey M4.3 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1598 SOUTH BLACK SEA Eruption + Earthquake - 60,000 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 80 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 110 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in Wettest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in

Çandır has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.3").

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Gas Stations in Çandır

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #11563421081
TR #3605720747
TR #7179738822

Ski Resorts Near Çandır

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Çandır

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kayseri Erkilet International AirportASRLarge Airport
Kayseri Hava İkmal Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Çandır

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cami
Cami
Cami

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 Çandır

What is the population of Çandır?

Çandır has a population of 4,597 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 380.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Çandır?

Çandır has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches, with 30.2 inches of snow.

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