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Kalkandere, Turkey

Rize Province · Turkey

Kalkandere is a small city in Rize Province, Turkey with a population of 9,115. Elevation: 909 ft (277 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

9,115 Population 8,440/sq mi density
909 ft Elevation 277 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
55.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Kalkandere

Kalkandere

Kalkandere is a town in Rize Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey, west of the city of Rize. It is the seat of Kalkandere District. Its population is 6,871 (2021).

People

Population9,115
Density8,440/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain55.5 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation909 ft (277 m)
Population9,115
Population Density8,440 / sq mi
Elevation909 ft (277 m)
Coordinates40.9205°, 40.4369°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceRize Province
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation55.5 inches (1,410 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kalkandere

Kalkandere is a small city in Turkey (Rize Province) with a population of 9,115. The city sits at an elevation of 909 feet (277 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Kalkandere

Kalkandere has an average annual temperature of 15.2°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.4°C), the coldest is Feb (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2296 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.4°C / 45°F 3.9° / 10.9° 210.9
Feb 7.2°C / 45°F 3.5° / 10.8° 170.1
Mar 8.8°C / 48°F 5.1° / 12.5° 154.3
Apr 12°C / 54°F 8.4° / 15.6° 93.1
May 16.5°C / 62°F 13° / 20° 93.6
Jun 21°C / 70°F 17.2° / 24.7° 153.0
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 20.3° / 27.3° 154.8
Aug 24.4°C / 76°F 20.9° / 27.9° 188.4
Sep 21.4°C / 71°F 17.5° / 25.2° 278.5
Oct 17.6°C / 64°F 13.7° / 21.5° 300.2
Nov 12.6°C / 55°F 8.5° / 16.6° 250.3
Dec 9.2°C / 49°F 5.6° / 12.9° 248.7
Kalkandere enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 909 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above Turkey avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation909 ft (277 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density8,440/sq mi
Coordinates40.9205°N, 40.4369°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.5"
46% above Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.36"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 9, 2025.

Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 115 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 125 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 107 km
Jan 29, 1995 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey M5.2 123 km
May 11, 2017 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey M5.1 101 km
Apr 1, 2004 6 km E of A?kale, Turkey M4.7 114 km
Mar 13, 1992 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey M4.7 143 km
Mar 13, 1992 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey M4.7 116 km
Jul 20, 1999 5 km E of Erzurum, Turkey M4.5 136 km
Jul 15, 2019 9 km NW of Narman, Turkey M4.4 127 km
Apr 15, 2009 eastern Turkey M4.4 60 km
Mar 3, 2025 19 km SSW of Tercan, Turkey M4.4 146 km
Feb 8, 2023 18 km SSE of A?kale, Turkey M4.4 132 km
Mar 25, 2004 32 km SSE of A?kale, Turkey M4.4 146 km
Jun 20, 2008 16 km NNE of Tirebolu, Turkey M4.4 133 km
Jun 11, 2023 21 km NNW of Ilıca, Turkey M4.3 101 km
Jul 17, 2013 7 km W of Oltu, Turkey M4.3 131 km
Mar 13, 1997 6 km WNW of Otlukbeli, Turkey M4.3 112 km
Jan 17, 2005 1 km ENE of A?kale, Turkey M4.3 113 km
Jan 17, 1993 14 km NE of Uzundere, Turkey M4.3 111 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 32,700 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 53°F (11°C) 2.9 in Driest
May 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in
August 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 5.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 7.4 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 6.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 6.0 in

Kalkandere has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and April the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Kalkandere

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yolbaşı İlköğretim Okulu
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Museums in Kalkandere

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atatürk Müzesi
Rize Atatürk Evi Müzesi

Farmers Markets in Kalkandere

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Özgüven

Clinics in Kalkandere

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #679501661

Gas Stations in Kalkandere

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #10961065012
TR #6742394496
TR #9255733775

Stadiums & Teams in Kalkandere

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kalkandere

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rize–Artvin AirportRZVLarge Airport
Trabzon International AirportTZXMedium Airport
Salyazı AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kalkandere

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Güneysu Rehabilitasyon Merkezi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kalkandere

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Yolbaşı 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 Kalkandere

What is the population of Kalkandere?

Kalkandere has a population of 9,115 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 8,440 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kalkandere?

Kalkandere enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.5 inches.

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