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Kalkım, Turkey

Canakkale · Turkey

Kalkım is a small town in Canakkale, Turkey with a population of 2,198. Elevation: 761 ft (232 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,198 Population 6/sq mi density
761 ft Elevation 232 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
28.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Kalkım

Kalkım is a town (belde) in the Yenice District, Çanakkale Province, Turkey. Its population is 2,400 (2021).

People

Population2,198
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Population2,198
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Coordinates39.8117°, 27.2150°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceCanakkale
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation28.8 inches (732 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kalkım

Kalkım is a small town in Turkey (Canakkale) with a population of 2,198. The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet (232 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Kalkım experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above Turkey avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Area350.0 sq mi (906.6 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates39.8117°N, 27.2150°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6,281 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 27, 2025.

Jun 12, 2017 5 km S of Plomári, Greece M6.3 122 km
Apr 23, 2025 24 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey M6.2 141 km
Aug 10, 2025 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey M6.1 84 km
Sep 26, 2019 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.7 145 km
Jan 8, 2013 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece M5.7 144 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 123 km
Jan 22, 2020 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey M5.6 98 km
May 24, 1994 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey M5.5 140 km
Jan 28, 1994 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey M5.4 127 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 115 km
Feb 6, 2017 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 101 km
Feb 7, 2017 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece M5.3 101 km
Feb 12, 2017 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 99 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 134 km
Feb 1, 2021 11 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece M5.2 131 km
Jul 25, 1999 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey M5.2 88 km
Feb 6, 2017 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.2 101 km
Jun 26, 2020 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.2 124 km
Jun 17, 2017 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece M5.2 124 km
Jul 25, 2011 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.1 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1509 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 6.0 m 5,000 133 km
1912 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 2.7 m 2,800 102 km
1949 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 2.0 m 7 137 km
2017 LESBOS Earthquake 0.2 m 1 122 km
2025 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 0.1 m - 139 km
1944 EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 30 63 km
1935 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake - 5 92 km
1867 LESBOS Earthquake - 563 98 km
1343 MARMARA SEA, STRAIT OF BOSPORUS Earthquake - - 143 km
1265 MARMARA SEA Earthquake - - 100 km
557 MARMARA SEA Earthquake - - 125 km
543 BLACK SEA Earthquake - - 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (177 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Kalkım has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 39°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Kalkım

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kalkım İlkokulu - - - -
Kalkım Ortaokulu - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kalkım

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Türkü Radyo türkü radyo MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Kalkım

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ayşe Sıdıka Erke Etnografya Müzesi

Libraries in Kalkım

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Edremit İlçe Halk Kütüphanesi0.0

Farmers Markets in Kalkım

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Çan Kapalı Pazar Yeri
Dereören Köy Pazarı

Hotels in Kalkım

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

İliada
İliada Otel

Restaurants in Kalkım

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agonya Sofrası
Çorbacı
Dombili Köfte

Cafes in Kalkım

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ali Şen'in Kahvesi
Köy Kahvesi

Veterinaries in Kalkım

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #11217615552

Gas Stations in Kalkım

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moil Asçelik Petrol
Petrol Ofisi
TR #2749209324

Stadiums & Teams in Kalkım

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kalkım

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Balıkesir Koca Seyit AirportEDOLarge Airport
Balıkesir AirportBZIMedium Airport
Fly Pergamon Sport Airfield-Small Airport
Sarımsaklı Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kalkım

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PTT

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kalkım

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Merkez Camii
Tepe 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 Kalkım

What is the population of Kalkım?

Kalkım has a population of 2,198 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 350.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kalkım?

Kalkım has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.8 inches.

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