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Dikilitaş, Turkey

Niğde Province · Turkey

Dikilitaş is a small town in Niğde Province, Turkey with a population of 708. Elevation: 4,757 ft (1,450 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

708 Population 2/sq mi density
4,757 ft Elevation 1,450 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
16.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population708
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain16.4 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation4,757 ft (1,450 m)
Population708
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation4,757 ft (1,450 m)
Coordinates38.1095°, 35.0862°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceNiğde Province
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation16.4 inches (417 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)

About Dikilitaş

Dikilitaş is a small town in Turkey (Niğde Province) with a population of 708. The city sits at an elevation of 4,757 feet (1,450 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Dikilitaş experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,757 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below Turkey avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,757 ft (1,450 m)
Area352.5 sq mi (913.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates38.1095°N, 35.0862°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"
57% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (May) 2.32"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

330 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 M6.3 138 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 125 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 138 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 96 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 139 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 130 km
Feb 7, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 134 km
Mar 23, 2023 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey M5.3 118 km
Feb 25, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M5.2 97 km
Feb 6, 2023 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey M5.2 120 km
Feb 6, 2023 23 km SW of Af?in, Turkey M5.1 146 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 133 km
Feb 7, 2023 3 km SSW of Göksun, Turkey M5.0 123 km
Mar 3, 2023 26 km SE of Göksun, Turkey M5.0 145 km
Feb 6, 2023 2 km SSE of Göksun, Turkey M5.0 125 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 140 km
Feb 18, 2023 10 km ENE of Göksun, Turkey M5.0 133 km
Feb 8, 2023 1 km S of Göksun, Turkey M5.0 124 km
Jul 22, 2012 4 km SE of And?r?n, Turkey M5.0 130 km
May 3, 2023 K. Maras, Turkey M4.9 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 57 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 63 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 80 km
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 139 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in

Dikilitaş has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 28°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Dikilitaş

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mehmet Babar İlköğretim Okulu
Aşlama İlköğretim Okulu
Kovalı İlkokulu
100. İlköğretim Okulu
Doğanlı İlköğretim Okulu
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Museums in Dikilitaş

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bird museum

Gas Stations in Dikilitaş

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #3758613552
TR #9267269268
TR #9267269269
TR #9267269270
TR #9267269283
TR #9267269284
TR #9267269285

Ski Resorts Near Dikilitaş

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Dikilitaş

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kayseri Erkilet International AirportASRLarge Airport
Nevşehir Kapadokya AirportNAVLarge Airport
Kayseri Hava İkmal AirfieldSmall Airport
Niğde AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dikilitaş

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cami
Cami
Dikilitaş Kilisesi

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 Dikilitaş

What is the population of Dikilitaş?

Dikilitaş has a population of 708 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 352.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dikilitaş?

Dikilitaş has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.4 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

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