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Çığır, Turkey

Şırnak · Turkey

Çığır is a small town in Şırnak, Turkey with a population of 1,965. Elevation: 1,998 ft (609 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,965 Population 4/sq mi density
1,998 ft Elevation 609 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
20.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Çığır

Çığır is a village in the İdil District of Şırnak Province in Turkey. The village is populated by Kurds of the Botikan tribe and had a population of 1,878 in 2021.

People

Population1,965
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain20.5 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation1,998 ft (609 m)
Population1,965
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation1,998 ft (609 m)
Coordinates37.1587°, 41.7411°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceŞırnak
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Annual Precipitation20.5 inches (520 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Çığır

Çığır is a small town in Turkey (Şırnak) with a population of 1,965. The city sits at an elevation of 1,998 feet (609 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Çığır enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 91°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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,998 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above Turkey avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,998 ft (609 m)
Area472.3 sq mi (1,223.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates37.1587°N, 41.7411°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.43"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 25, 2024.

Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 54 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 82 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 112 km
Jan 26, 2021 46 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria M4.9 125 km
May 21, 2006 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey M4.9 121 km
Feb 2, 1991 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq M4.8 77 km
Oct 23, 2003 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey M4.8 90 km
Feb 14, 1995 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey M4.7 110 km
Jan 30, 1991 Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region M4.7 77 km
Dec 9, 1997 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq M4.7 98 km
Feb 2, 1991 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey M4.7 74 km
May 29, 2011 8 km SSE of Balveren, Turkey M4.5 79 km
Oct 4, 2003 43 km W of Tallkayf, Iraq M4.4 108 km
Feb 7, 2023 14 km E of Gökbudak, Turkey M4.4 126 km
Sep 25, 2024 16 km E of Hizan, Turkey M4.4 142 km
Jan 18, 2002 3 km WSW of Ba?l?ca, Turkey M4.4 93 km
Jan 25, 2008 24 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria M4.4 113 km
May 29, 2005 23 km WSW of Bostanc?, Turkey M4.3 34 km
Jan 6, 2012 2 km N of Be?endik, Turkey M4.3 123 km
Jan 23, 2016 8 km NNE of Be?endik, Turkey M4.3 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
April 62°F (16°C) 2.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
June 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in
July 91°F (33°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in
September 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
November 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in

Çığır has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 44°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Çığır

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
denge cudi (SY) - MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Çığır

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
الرسالة0.0

Gas Stations in Çığır

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #8997633127

Stadiums & Teams in Çığır

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Airports Near Çığır

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Qamishli International AirportKACMedium Airport
Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi AirportNKTMedium Airport
Abu Hajar Rumeilan-Small Airport
Malikiyah-Small Airport
Rahiba Airport-Small Airport
Tall Hadi-Small 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 Çığır

What is the population of Çığır?

Çığır has a population of 1,965 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 472.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Çığır?

Çığır enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.5 inches.

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