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Çardak, Turkey

Kahramanmaraş · Turkey

Çardak is a small town in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey with a population of 1,206. Elevation: 4,590 ft (1,399 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,206 Population 3/sq mi density
4,590 ft Elevation 1,399 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
21.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Çardak

Çardak

Çardak is a municipality and district of Denizli Province, Turkey. Its area is 423 km2, and its population is 8,452 (2022). It is situated on the road from Denizli to Ankara near the banks of the Lake Acıgöl.

People

Population1,206
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain21.0 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation4,590 ft (1,399 m)
Population1,206
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation4,590 ft (1,399 m)
Coordinates38.0917°, 36.8236°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceKahramanmaraş
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation21.0 inches (533 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.1 inches (26 cm)

About Çardak

Çardak is a small town in Turkey (Kahramanmaraş) with a population of 1,206. The city sits at an elevation of 4,590 feet (1,399 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Çardak experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 299 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 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,590 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below Turkey avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,590 ft (1,399 m)
Area484.4 sq mi (1,254.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates38.0917°N, 36.8236°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.0"
45% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 10.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

677 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 24, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 98 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 34 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 101 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 28 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 112 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 86 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 120 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 98 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 123 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 96 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 88 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 109 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 75 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 119 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 35 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 97 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 102 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 102 km
Feb 6, 2023 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.3 77 km
Feb 7, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 GULF OF ISKENDERUN Earthquake 0.3 m 56,697 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 130 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Çardak has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 27°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (0.2").

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Gas Stations in Çardak

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #7588186524

Stadiums & Teams in Çardak

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Airports Near Çardak

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kahramanmaraş AirportKCMMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Çardak

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Oruçlar Camii

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 Çardak

What is the population of Çardak?

Çardak has a population of 1,206 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 484.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Çardak?

Çardak has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.0 inches, with 10.1 inches of snow.

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