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Çiftehan, Turkey

Niğde Province · Turkey

Çiftehan is a small town in Niğde Province, Turkey with a population of 1,132. Elevation: 3,209 ft (978 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,132 Population 3/sq mi density
3,209 ft Elevation 978 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
30.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Çiftehan

Çiftehan

Çiftehan is a resort village in Ulukışla District, Niğde Province, Turkey. Its population is 958 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

People

Population1,132
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain30.6 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation3,209 ft (978 m)
Population1,132
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation3,209 ft (978 m)
Coordinates37.5123°, 34.7695°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceNiğde Province
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation30.6 inches (776 mm)
Annual Snowfall26.6 inches (68 cm)

About Çiftehan

Çiftehan is a small town in Turkey (Niğde Province) with a population of 1,132. The city sits at an elevation of 3,209 feet (978 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 30.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Çiftehan 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 329 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 30.6 inches. The area receives 26.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,209 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below Turkey avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,209 ft (978 m)
Area347.1 sq mi (899.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates37.5123°N, 34.7695°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.6"
20% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 26.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

244 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 24, 2025.

Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 85 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 131 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 104 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 129 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 86 km
Feb 25, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M5.2 86 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 124 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 111 km
Jul 22, 2012 4 km SE of And?r?n, Turkey M5.0 142 km
May 21, 2023 15 km ESE of Saimbeyli, Turkey M4.9 138 km
Jul 29, 2015 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey M4.9 107 km
Feb 10, 1994 6 km S of Ceyhan, Turkey M4.9 112 km
Sep 26, 1991 15 km S of And?r?n, Turkey M4.8 139 km
Mar 5, 2023 7 km SW of Dörtyol, Turkey M4.8 149 km
Feb 6, 2023 Adana, Turkey M4.8 147 km
Mar 10, 2023 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.8 141 km
May 5, 2023 18 km SW of Göksun, Turkey M4.8 145 km
Jun 28, 1998 12 km E of Adana, Turkey M4.7 86 km
Jul 30, 1994 15 km NNE of Kadirli, Turkey M4.7 125 km
Mar 7, 2023 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.7 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hasan Dagi (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 87 km
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 105 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 115 km
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 128 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.4 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.3 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) 1.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Çiftehan has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.3").

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Train Stations in Çiftehan

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Çiftehan

Gas Stations in Çiftehan

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #7025450766
TR #7025450767
TR #7025450771
TR #7025450772
TR #7025450773
TR #9266968285

Airports Near Çiftehan

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adana Şakirpaşa AirportADALarge Airport
Çukurova International AirportCOVLarge Airport
İncirlik Air BaseUABMedium Airport
Niğde Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Çiftehan

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alihoca Mahallesi Camii
Halil Yetiş Cami
Horoz Mahallesi 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 Çiftehan

What is the population of Çiftehan?

Çiftehan has a population of 1,132 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 347.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Çiftehan?

Çiftehan 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 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.6 inches, with 26.6 inches of snow.

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