Hacıbektaş, Turkey

Nevşehir Province · Turkey

Hacıbektaş is a small city in Nevşehir Province, Turkey with a population of 11,487. Elevation: 4,213 ft (1,284 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

11,487 Population 240/sq mi density
4,213 ft Elevation 1,284 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
15.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Hacıbektaş

Hacıbektaş

Hacıbektaş is a town and district of Nevşehir Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Hacıbektaş District. Its population is 5,325 (2022). Located in Cappadocia, its elevation is 1,275 m (4,183 ft). The town is named after Haji Bektash Veli, a 13th-century Sufi saint who founded the Bektashi Order.

People

Population11,487
Density240/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain15.2 in/yr
Elevation4,213 ft (1,284 m)
Population11,487
Population Density240 / sq mi
Elevation4,213 ft (1,284 m)
Coordinates38.9408°, 34.5577°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceNevşehir Province
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation15.2 inches (385 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)

About Hacıbektaş

Hacıbektaş is a small city in Turkey (Nevşehir Province) with a population of 11,487. The city sits at an elevation of 4,213 feet (1,284 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Hacıbektaş

Hacıbektaş has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Jan (-0°C). Average annual precipitation is 388 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0°C / 32°F -11.8° / 12.8° 50.7
Feb 1.3°C / 34°F -10.8° / 14.9° 29.6
Mar 4°C / 39°F -7° / 19.5° 56.6
Apr 10.3°C / 50°F -3° / 24.9° 38.2
May 15°C / 59°F 0.7° / 30.2° 44.6
Jun 19.7°C / 67°F 8.6° / 31.8° 51.9
Jul 22.6°C / 73°F 10.2° / 36.6° 9.5
Aug 24°C / 75°F 11.9° / 37.9° 10.6
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 7.1° / 33.6° 19.9
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 2.3° / 28° 9.3
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F -4.4° / 20.4° 28.7
Dec 2.9°C / 37°F -6.5° / 15.1° 38.7
Hacıbektaş experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,213 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below Turkey avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation4,213 ft (1,284 m)
Area48.0 sq mi (124.2 km²)
Population Density240/sq mi
Coordinates38.9408°N, 34.5577°E
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 1.93"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 25, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M5.2 118 km
Jul 30, 2005 30 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M5.2 138 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 72 km
May 15, 2025 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey M5.0 116 km
Jan 17, 2022 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey M4.9 118 km
Mar 10, 2023 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.8 74 km
Aug 29, 2023 19 km SW of Kulu, Turkey M4.8 141 km
Mar 7, 2023 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.7 71 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 116 km
Sep 30, 2011 17 km SW of Yahyal?, Turkey M4.5 120 km
Feb 24, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M4.5 118 km
Jul 31, 2005 27 km WSW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.5 138 km
Feb 2, 2021 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey M4.5 134 km
Jul 31, 2005 26 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.5 129 km
Feb 14, 2007 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey M4.5 107 km
Dec 14, 1998 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey M4.5 107 km
Oct 5, 2012 2 km NE of Kaman, Turkey M4.4 85 km
Jul 31, 2005 25 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.4 134 km
Feb 29, 2000 Central Turkey M4.3 137 km
Mar 14, 2025 16 km WSW of Kulu, Turkey M4.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 45 km
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 90 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 96 km
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in Wettest
May 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in

Hacıbektaş has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.9") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Hacıbektaş

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kız Meslek Lisesi - - - -
Hacıbektaş Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
Atatürk İlköğretim Okulu - - - -
Hacı Bektaş Veli Ortaokulu - - - -
Hacıbektaş Halk Eğitim Merkezi - - - -
TOKİ Cumhuriyet İlkokulu - - - -
Anaokulu - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hacıbektaş

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Hacıbektaş

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeology and Ethnography Museum
Atatürk Evi

Libraries in Hacıbektaş

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kütüphane0.0
Kütüphane0.0

Farmers Markets in Hacıbektaş

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mucur Pazar Yeri
Yeni Pazar Yeri

Hotels in Hacıbektaş

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ardic House Otel
Cabbar Otel
Cem Pansiyon
Danacı Pansiyon
Evrim 2
Fuatbaba Pansiyon

Restaurants in Hacıbektaş

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dergah

Monuments in Hacıbektaş

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Atatürk Anıtı
Hacıbektaş-ı Veli

Veterinaries in Hacıbektaş

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #4859717275
TR #4859717369

Bus Stations in Hacıbektaş

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Otogar

Gas Stations in Hacıbektaş

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DAS
Hünkar Petrol
Petrol İstasyonu
Seypet
TECO
Total
TR #5411553866
TR #5411578244
TR #9274897816
Türkiye Tarım Kredi Kooperatifleri

Banks in Hacıbektaş

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Türkiye İş Bankası
Ziraat Bankası

Shopping Malls in Hacıbektaş

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Market

Stadiums & Teams in Hacıbektaş

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hacıbektaş

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nevşehir Kapadokya AirportNAVLarge Airport

Post Offices in Hacıbektaş

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PTT

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hacıbektaş

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cuma Camii
Güvenç Abdal Cem Evi - Kültür Merkezi
Hacıbektaş Veli Dergahı
Tekke Camii

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 Hacıbektaş

What is the population of Hacıbektaş?

Hacıbektaş has a population of 11,487 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 240 people per square mile, spread across 48.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hacıbektaş?

Hacıbektaş has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 15.2 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

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