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Kalkan, Turkey

Antalya · Turkey

Kalkan is a small town in Antalya, Turkey with a population of 3,000. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

3,000 Population 4/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
29.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Kalkan

Kalkan

Kalkan is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Kaş, Antalya Province, Turkey. Its population is 3,926 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde). It is an important tourist destination on the Mediterranean coast. The area includes historical sites and fine beaches.

People

Population3,000
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain29.8 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Population3,000
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates36.2651°, 29.4137°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceAntalya
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation29.8 inches (756 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kalkan

Kalkan is a small town in Turkey (Antalya) with a population of 3,000. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Kalkan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above Turkey avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area861.4 sq mi (2,231.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates36.2651°N, 29.4137°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
22% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.26"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,301 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M5.8 on Jun 2, 2025.

Jul 15, 2008 35 km SSW of Lárdos, Greece M6.4 149 km
Jun 10, 2012 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey M6.0 51 km
Jan 25, 2023 60 km SE of Lárdos, Greece M5.9 103 km
Jun 19, 2009 90 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece M5.8 133 km
Jan 23, 2005 45 km S of Ka?, Turkey M5.8 56 km
Jun 2, 2025 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey M5.8 121 km
Jun 23, 2001 61 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece M5.7 138 km
Mar 20, 2019 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey M5.7 128 km
Jul 9, 2012 85 km SSW of Kalkan, Turkey M5.6 86 km
Jul 18, 1990 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey M5.5 82 km
Apr 26, 1996 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece M5.5 123 km
Nov 13, 1994 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey M5.4 78 km
Jun 28, 2020 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.4 117 km
Aug 26, 1993 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.3 133 km
Sep 4, 2014 41 km SE of Tekirova, Turkey M5.3 126 km
Jan 30, 2005 43 km S of Ka?, Turkey M5.3 55 km
Oct 5, 1999 7 km S of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.2 117 km
Mar 9, 1998 32 km SE of Archángelos, Greece M5.1 96 km
Oct 18, 1991 61 km SE of Lárdos, Greece M5.1 105 km
Mar 31, 2019 9 km NNE of Ac?payam, Turkey M5.1 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2002 DODECANESE ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m 111 km
1481 ISLAND OF RHODES Earthquake 3.0 m 130 km
1851 ASIA MINOR Earthquake 1.8 m 66 km
1851 FETIYE, ASIA MINOR Earthquake 0.6 m 45 km
1741 ISLAND OF RHODES Earthquake 82 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 6.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
December 50°F (10°C) 6.2 in

Kalkan has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 47°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Kalkan

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kalkan İlk Okulu
Yeşilköy Hilmi Toksoy Çok Proglamlı Anadolu Lisesi
Sabriye Toksoy Anaokulu
Yeşilköy Hilmi Toksoy İlkokul ve Ortaokulu
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Radio Stations near Kalkan

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Kalkan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kastellorizo Archaeological Museum
Ottoman Mosque - Historical Collection of Kastelloriz
Μουσείο Γρίφων

Farmers Markets in Kalkan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kalkan Market

Hotels in Kalkan

22 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apart Hotel 3T
Asfiya
Celik pension
Hidden Garden
Hotel Dionysia and Diana Apartments
Kalamar Hotel
Kartal Yuvasi
Kelebek
Kelebek Hotel
Kuluhana Hotel and Villas Kalkan
Likya Gardens
Likya Residence Hotel & Spa
Lupia Suite
Meldi Hotel
Nur
Samira Garden
Sevgi hotel
Su Butik Hotel
The Rhapsody Hotel
Villa Diana
Villa Margarita
Villa Tara

Restaurants in Kalkan

47 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Acıktım Köfte Kalkan
Adam's Restaurant
Akdeniz
Alternatif
Alternative Terrace Restaurant
Angels
Atlantis
Aubergine
Blue Marlin Fish and Meze
Cafe Ev
Cafe VITA
Chata Restaurant
Daphne
Doy Doy
Doyum Restaurant
Dragon chinese
Gironda Restaurant
Indigo
Korsan
Kosk Restaurant
Lighthouse
Luka
Lykia Gözleme evi
Marina
Merkez Cafe
Mussakka
Needdin
Nova
Old Trading House
Olive Garden
Pasha
Point
Rose restuarant
Salonika 1881
Small House
Sultan
Sun Terrace
Sunset Restaraunt
Tempus
The Brothers
The View Restaurant
Tomato Flower
Tosoro Pizza & Ristorante Kalkan
Trio
Ventito Restaurant
Zircus
Zula Fish and Mezze

Cafes in Kalkan

15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aye's Kitchen
Coffee Break
Dunya Ice Cream
Hunkar Ocakbasi
Kalamar Beach Club
Kalkan Suites Coffee House
Keske cafe
Kofteci Suleyman
Kushane Pide & Kebab
Muar Cafe
Mussakka Brasserie
Nur Pastaneleri
Omar's Kitchen
Pinarkuru Restorant
Аhi ocakbasi

Dentists in Kalkan

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dis Hekimi Dentist

Veterinaries in Kalkan

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pet Life

Bus Stations in Kalkan

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Otogar Kalkan
TR #258563462
TR #8009675785

Gas Stations in Kalkan

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petrol Ofisi
TR #702524558

Banks in Kalkan

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akbank
Denizbank
Türkiye İş Bankası
Ziraat Bankası

Airports Near Kalkan

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dalaman International AirportDLMLarge Airport
Kastelorizo AirportKZSSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kalkan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PTT

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kalkan

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Yeşilköy Eski Cami
Yeşilköy Merkez Cami

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Shipwrecks
2
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Kalkan

What is the population of Kalkan?

Kalkan has a population of 3,000 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 861.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kalkan?

Kalkan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches.

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