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Kangal, Turkey

Sivas · Turkey

Kangal is a small city in Sivas, Turkey with a population of 11,888. Elevation: 5,026 ft (1,532 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

11,888 Population 8/sq mi density
5,026 ft Elevation 1,532 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
17.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population11,888
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation5,026 ft (1,532 m)
Population11,888
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation5,026 ft (1,532 m)
Coordinates39.2335°, 37.3911°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceSivas
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation17.6 inches (446 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.0 inches (18 cm)

About Kangal

Kangal is a small city in Turkey (Sivas) with a population of 11,888. The city sits at an elevation of 5,026 feet (1,532 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Kangal

Kangal has an average annual temperature of 8.5°C (47°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 363 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.4°C / 24°F -17.1° / 6.4° 46.9
Feb -3°C / 27°F -15.9° / 9.8° 35.5
Mar 0.9°C / 34°F -9.2° / 14.2° 63.0
Apr 7.2°C / 45°F -5.2° / 20.1° 38.6
May 11.6°C / 53°F -2.2° / 26.2° 39.6
Jun 17.5°C / 64°F 5.7° / 30.4° 24.5
Jul 20.2°C / 68°F 6.8° / 34.7° 6.5
Aug 21.4°C / 71°F 9° / 35.2° 5.9
Sep 17°C / 63°F 3.8° / 31.4° 9.6
Oct 11.1°C / 52°F -0.6° / 24.5° 15.0
Nov 3.9°C / 39°F -7.2° / 17° 38.5
Dec -0.8°C / 31°F -9.9° / 9.6° 39.2
Kangal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,026 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below Turkey avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,026 ft (1,532 m)
Area1,469.9 sq mi (3,807.1 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates39.2335°N, 37.3911°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 7.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.44"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

303 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 16, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 137 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 147 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 139 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 129 km
Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 150 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 139 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 135 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 139 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 146 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 81 km
Feb 6, 2023 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.3 138 km
Aug 10, 2023 5 km SW of Yeşilyurt, Turkey M5.2 128 km
Feb 27, 2023 9 km SSE of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.2 137 km
Feb 6, 2023 23 km SW of Af?in, Turkey M5.1 140 km
Feb 8, 2023 3 km N of Nurhak, Turkey M5.1 138 km
Feb 12, 2023 8 km E of Hekimhan, Turkey M5.0 72 km
Feb 18, 2023 10 km ENE of Göksun, Turkey M5.0 147 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.0 133 km
Feb 6, 2023 5 km ESE of Nurhak, Turkey M5.0 144 km
Jun 14, 1993 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey M5.0 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in
March 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Wettest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in

Kangal has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Kangal

Institution Type Founded Website
Kangal Meslek Yüksekokulu University

Schools in Kangal

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kangal Anadolu Lisesi
Kangal Anaokulu, İlkokulu ve Ortaokulu
Koç Anadolu Lisesi
75. Yıl İlkokulu ve Ortaokulu
Cumhuriyet Ortaokulu
Ticaret Lisesi
Şehit Oğuz Özgür Çevik İlkokulu
Mehmet Salih Şirin Ortaokulu
Ayhan Erkan İlkokulu
Mehmet Salih Şirin İlkokulu
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Radio Stations near Kangal

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Kangal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alacahan Kütüphanesi0.0

Clinics in Kangal

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kangal Toplum Sağlığı Merkezi

Train Stations in Kangal

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yenikangal

Gas Stations in Kangal

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Opet Kangal
TR #4810122103
TR #4810122104
TR #4810122105
TR #4810122110
TR #6439580018

Airports Near Kangal

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Divriği AirportSmall Airport
Sivas Nuri Demirağ AirportVASSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kangal

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PTT

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kangal

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abdurrahman Paşa 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 Kangal

What is the population of Kangal?

Kangal has a population of 11,888 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,469.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kangal?

Kangal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches, with 7.0 inches of snow.

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