Sign In Register

Çetinkaya, Turkey

Sivas · Turkey

Çetinkaya is a small town in Sivas, Turkey with a population of 1,420. Elevation: 4,777 ft (1,456 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

1,420 Population 1/sq mi density
4,777 ft Elevation 1,456 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

Discover Çetinkaya, Turkey

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Çetinkaya

Çetinkaya

Çetinkaya is a village in the Kangal District of the Sivas Province in Turkey. It is populated by Kurds and had a population of 882 in 2023. Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

People

Population1,420
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation4,777 ft (1,456 m)
Population1,420
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,777 ft (1,456 m)
Coordinates39.2618°, 37.6260°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceSivas
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (722 mm)
Annual Snowfall72.5 inches (184 cm)

About Çetinkaya

Çetinkaya is a small town in Turkey (Sivas) with a population of 1,420. The city sits at an elevation of 4,777 feet (1,456 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Çetinkaya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 307 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 72.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,777 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below Turkey avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,777 ft (1,456 m)
Area1,469.9 sq mi (3,807.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates39.2618°N, 37.6260°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 72.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

303 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 16, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 144 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 147 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 143 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 138 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 123 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 119 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 145 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 147 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 128 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 61 km
Feb 6, 2023 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.3 139 km
Aug 10, 2023 5 km SW of Yeşilyurt, Turkey M5.2 121 km
Feb 27, 2023 9 km SSE of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.2 129 km
Feb 8, 2023 3 km N of Nurhak, Turkey M5.1 142 km
Jun 14, 1993 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey M5.0 78 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.0 138 km
Jan 25, 2024 19 km WNW of Sincik, Turkey M5.0 144 km
Feb 6, 2023 17 km NNW of Sincik, Turkey M5.0 143 km
Feb 12, 2023 8 km E of Hekimhan, Turkey M5.0 60 km
Feb 6, 2023 5 km ESE of Nurhak, Turkey M5.0 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Coldest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in Wettest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in

Çetinkaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 27°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.3").

View full weather details →

Libraries in Çetinkaya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alacahan Kütüphanesi0.0

Train Stations in Çetinkaya

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avşar
Çetinkaya
Kabakçevliği

Airports Near Çetinkaya

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Divriği AirportSmall Airport
Sivas Nuri Demirağ AirportVASSmall 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Çetinkaya.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Çetinkaya

What is the population of Çetinkaya?

Çetinkaya has a population of 1,420 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,469.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Çetinkaya?

Çetinkaya has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches, with 72.5 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Compare Çetinkaya with another city: