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Gölova, Turkey

Sivas · Turkey

Gölova is a small town in Sivas, Turkey with a population of 4,809. Elevation: 4,360 ft (1,329 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

4,809 Population 28/sq mi density
4,360 ft Elevation 1,329 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Gölova

Gölova

Gölova District is a district of the Sivas Province of Turkey. Its seat is the town of Gölova. Its area is 286 km2, and its population is 3,246 (2022).

People

Population4,809
Density28/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation4,360 ft (1,329 m)
Population4,809
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation4,360 ft (1,329 m)
Coordinates40.0619°, 38.6067°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceSivas
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (545 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.2 inches (16 cm)

About Gölova

Gölova is a small town in Turkey (Sivas) with a population of 4,809. The city sits at an elevation of 4,360 feet (1,329 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Gölova experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,360 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below Turkey avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,360 ft (1,329 m)
Area174.3 sq mi (451.5 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates40.0619°N, 38.6067°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
44% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (May) 2.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

122 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 9, 2025.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 94 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 125 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 127 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 149 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 37 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 78 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 125 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 147 km
Feb 12, 2023 8 km E of Hekimhan, Turkey M5.0 146 km
Jun 14, 1993 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey M5.0 52 km
Jul 30, 2009 13 km S of Cimin, Turkey M5.0 109 km
May 12, 2005 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey M4.9 108 km
Mar 14, 1992 17 km WNW of Pulumer, Turkey M4.7 111 km
Mar 13, 1992 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey M4.7 97 km
Mar 13, 1992 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey M4.7 82 km
Sep 24, 2003 23 km WNW of ?liç, Turkey M4.7 62 km
Mar 21, 1992 13 km N of Pulumer, Turkey M4.7 119 km
May 12, 2005 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey M4.6 111 km
May 3, 1990 19 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey M4.6 53 km
Apr 20, 1992 6 km NNW of Pulumer, Turkey M4.6 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1939 SOUTH BLACK SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 32,700 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 29°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in
August 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
October 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.4 in

Gölova has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (0.4").

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Museums in Gölova

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Şebinkarahisar Atatürk Museum

Libraries in Gölova

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Refahiye İlçe Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Şebinkarahisar İlçe Kütüphanesi0.0

Gas Stations in Gölova

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #1835442085
TR #8367230601

Stadiums & Teams in Gölova

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gölova

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Divriği AirportSmall 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 Gölova

What is the population of Gölova?

Gölova has a population of 4,809 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 174.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gölova?

Gölova has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.

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