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Göreme, Turkey
Nevşehir Province · Turkey
Göreme is a small city in Nevşehir Province, Turkey with a population of 6,350. Elevation: 3,550 ft (1,082 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
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About Göreme
Göreme is a town (belde) in the Nevşehir District, Nevşehir Province in Central Anatolia, Turkey. Its population is 2,034 (2022). It is well known for its fairy chimneys, eroded rock formations, many of which were hollowed out in the Middle Ages to create Christian churches, houses and underground cities. Göreme was formerly known as Korama, Matiana, Macan and Avcilar.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,350 |
| Population Density | 166 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,550 ft (1,082 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6428°, 34.8289° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Nevşehir Province |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.2 inches (386 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
About Göreme
Göreme is a small city in Turkey (Nevşehir Province) with a population of 6,350. The city sits at an elevation of 3,550 feet (1,082 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Göreme
Göreme has an average annual temperature of 11.9°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.5°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 447 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,550 ft (1,082 m) |
| Area | 3,816.2 sq mi (9,884.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 166/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6428°N, 34.8289°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 22 km |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 55 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.7 in |
Göreme has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.2").
Schools in Göreme
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Çavuşin İlk Öğretim Okulu | — | — | — | — |
| İlk Öğretim Okulu | — | — | — | — |
| Fatih İ.Ö.O. | — | — | — | — |
| Göreme İlkokulu | — | — | — | — |
| Göreme İ.Ö.O. | — | — | — | — |
| Kardelen Koleji | — | — | — | — |
| Ortahisar İlk Öğretim Okulu | — | — | — | — |
| Kavak Ortaokulu | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Göreme
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Göreme
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappadocia Art & History Museum | ||||
| Chez Galip | ||||
| Coffee museum Cappadocia | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Göre Müze / Ören Yeri | ||||
| Göreme Open Air Museum | ||||
| Güray Underground Ceramics Museum | ||||
| Home museum (cave house) | ||||
| Kaymaklı Yeraltı Şehri | ||||
| Natural History Museum | ||||
| Nevşehir Müzesi | ||||
| Uçhisar Kalesi | ||||
| Ürgüp Müzesi | ||||
| Zelve Open-Air Museum |
Libraries in Göreme
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoca Ahmet Yesevi Kütüphanesi | 0.0 | |||||
| Kütüphane | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sarıhıdır Kütüphanesi | 0.0 | |||||
| Uçhisar Halk Kütüphanesi | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Göreme
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Güzelyurt Mahallesi Pazar Yeri | |||||
| Local produce, etc. | |||||
| marketplace | |||||
| Özkonak Pazar Yeri | |||||
| Souvenirs & Tourist Articles | |||||
| Souvenirs & Tourist Articles | |||||
| Ürgüp Pazaryeri |
Hotels in Göreme
155 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Göreme
116 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Göreme
42 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Göreme
4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Göreme
6 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Göreme
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Göreme
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Göreme
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Göreme
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Göreme
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Göreme
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Göreme
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erciyes Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Göreme
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kayseri Erkilet International Airport | ASR | Large Airport |
| Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport | NAV | Large Airport |
| Kayseri Hava İkmal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Göreme
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| PTT |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Göreme
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia | Mixed | 1985 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Göreme
47 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abdioğlu Camii | |
| Ali Reis Camii | |
| Ali Reis Camisi | |
| Analipsis Church | |
| Apple Church | |
| Aydınlı Camii | |
| Ayvali Kilise | |
| Bahçeli Camii | |
| Bahçelievler Yeni Camii | |
| Balkan Kiliseleri | |
| Çavuşin Köyü Yukarı Camii | |
| Church | |
| Church | |
| Church of Fish and Grapes | |
| Church of the Buckle | |
| Church with Sandals | |
| Columned church | |
| Cross Church | |
| Dark Church | |
| Durmuş Kadir Church |
Quick Facts
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Göreme
Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Göreme
What is the population of Göreme?
Göreme has a population of 6,350 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 166 people per square mile, spread across 3,816.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Göreme?
Göreme has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.2 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.