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Gücünkaya, Turkey

Aksaray · Turkey

Gücünkaya is a small town in Aksaray, Turkey with a population of 1,222. Elevation: 3,678 ft (1,121 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

1,222 Population 61,100/sq mi density
3,678 ft Elevation 1,121 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
14.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Gücünkaya

Gücünkaya is a village in the Aksaray District, Aksaray Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,222 (2021).

People

Population1,222
Density61,100/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain14.1 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation3,678 ft (1,121 m)
Population1,222
Population Density61,100 / sq mi
Elevation3,678 ft (1,121 m)
Coordinates38.3845°, 34.1333°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceAksaray
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation14.1 inches (359 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (7 cm)

About Gücünkaya

Gücünkaya is a small town in Turkey (Aksaray) with a population of 1,222. The city sits at an elevation of 3,678 feet (1,121 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Gücünkaya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,678 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below Turkey avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,678 ft (1,121 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density61,100/sq mi
Coordinates38.3845°N, 34.1333°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.1"
63% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 1.93"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M5.0 on May 15, 2025.

Jul 30, 2005 30 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M5.2 148 km
Feb 25, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M5.2 47 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 132 km
May 15, 2025 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey M5.0 114 km
Mar 10, 2023 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.8 111 km
Aug 1, 2023 28 km NNE of Konya, Turkey M4.8 134 km
Aug 29, 2023 19 km SW of Kulu, Turkey M4.8 124 km
Aug 16, 2023 10 km NNE of Aladağ, Turkey M4.7 140 km
Mar 7, 2023 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.7 103 km
May 18, 2007 15 km NNE of Karaman, Turkey M4.5 141 km
Jul 31, 2005 27 km WSW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.5 149 km
Feb 24, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M4.5 47 km
Sep 30, 2011 17 km SW of Yahyal?, Turkey M4.5 104 km
Oct 4, 2024 32 km NW of Karapınar, Turkey M4.5 92 km
Jul 31, 2005 26 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.5 140 km
Oct 5, 2012 2 km NE of Kaman, Turkey M4.4 115 km
Jul 31, 2005 25 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.4 145 km
Aug 1, 2005 34 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.3 147 km
Mar 14, 2025 16 km WSW of Kulu, Turkey M4.3 128 km
Oct 17, 1990 36 km SE of ?nönü, Turkey M4.3 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hasan Dagi (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 29 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 46 km
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 93 km
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 116 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in
March 42°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in Wettest
May 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in

Gücünkaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.9") and August the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Gücünkaya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
AKSARAY BELEDİYESİ ŞEHITLER MÜZESI
AKSARAY BELEDİYESİ ŞEHITLER MÜZESI
Aksaray Kültür Evi
Aksaray Kültür Evi
Aksaray Müzesi
Aksaray Müzesi

Libraries in Gücünkaya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aksaray Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Hoca Ahmed Yesevi Kitap Konağı0.0
Kütüphane0.0

Farmers Markets in Gücünkaya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Buğday Pazarı
Cumartesi Pazarı Alanı
Kapali Çarşı
Pazar Pazarı
Salı Pazarı
Yunus Emre ve Cumhuriyet Mahallesi Kapalı Pazar Alanı ve Sosyal Tesis

Restaurants in Gücünkaya

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kösem restaurant

Gas Stations in Gücünkaya

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

sunpet
TR #3395557157
Türkiye Petrolleri

Stadiums & Teams in Gücünkaya

TeamLeagueDivision
Dağılgan Stadyumu

Airports Near Gücünkaya

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nevşehir Kapadokya AirportNAVLarge Airport
Aksaray AirportSmall Airport
Niğde AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Gücünkaya

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aile Saglik Merkezi

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 Gücünkaya

What is the population of Gücünkaya?

Gücünkaya has a population of 1,222 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 61,100 people per square mile, spread across 0.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gücünkaya?

Gücünkaya has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.1 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

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