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Karahisar, Turkey

Denizli · Turkey

Karahisar is a small town in Denizli, Turkey with a population of 2,579. Elevation: 3,084 ft (940 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

2,579 Population 4/sq mi density
3,084 ft Elevation 940 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
27.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Karahisar

Karahisar is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Tavas, Denizli Province, Turkey. Its population is 2,579 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

People

Population2,579
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain27.1 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation3,084 ft (940 m)
Population2,579
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation3,084 ft (940 m)
Coordinates37.6134°, 28.9576°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceDenizli
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation27.1 inches (687 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Karahisar

Karahisar is a small town in Turkey (Denizli) with a population of 2,579. The city sits at an elevation of 3,084 feet (940 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Karahisar

Karahisar has an average annual temperature of 17.9°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 582 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.2°C / 45°F 3.2° / 11.1° 116.3
Feb 8.7°C / 48°F 4.1° / 13.3° 69.1
Mar 11.8°C / 53°F 6.4° / 17.1° 52.7
Apr 15.8°C / 60°F 10° / 21.7° 44.2
May 20.9°C / 70°F 14.3° / 27.5° 51.4
Jun 25.7°C / 78°F 18.9° / 32.5° 41.6
Jul 29.3°C / 85°F 22.3° / 36.3° 6.4
Aug 29.4°C / 85°F 22.1° / 36.7° 7.8
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 17.6° / 31.7° 19.5
Oct 18.6°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.7° 46.9
Nov 13.2°C / 56°F 7.8° / 18.6° 49.9
Dec 9.1°C / 48°F 5.1° / 13.1° 75.7
Karahisar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,084 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above Turkey avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,084 ft (940 m)
Area612.0 sq mi (1,585.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates37.6134°N, 28.9576°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.92"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,952 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M5.8 on Jun 2, 2025.

Oct 1, 1995 2 km W of Dinar, Turkey M6.4 115 km
Jun 10, 2012 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey M6.0 133 km
Aug 8, 2019 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey M5.9 74 km
Jun 2, 2025 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey M5.8 120 km
Mar 20, 2019 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey M5.7 56 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 133 km
Apr 21, 2000 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey M5.5 41 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 122 km
Jul 18, 1990 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey M5.5 89 km
Nov 13, 1994 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey M5.4 79 km
Jul 26, 2003 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 45 km
Jul 23, 2003 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 63 km
Jun 28, 2020 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.4 115 km
Aug 4, 2004 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.3 133 km
Aug 8, 2017 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey M5.3 142 km
Apr 4, 1998 4 km N of Dinar, Turkey M5.3 119 km
Aug 26, 1993 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.3 126 km
Jan 21, 1997 10 km NNW of Akköy, Turkey M5.2 49 km
Aug 3, 2004 17 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.2 128 km
Aug 4, 2004 18 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.2 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 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 146 km
1851 ASIA MINOR Earthquake 1.8 m 137 km
1851 FETIYE, ASIA MINOR Earthquake 0.6 m 124 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 125 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kula (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 114 km
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
December 42°F (5°C) 4.9 in Wettest

Karahisar has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (0.4").

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Museums in Karahisar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atatürk ve Etnografya Müzesi
Museum of Aphrodisias
Nikfer Şehit Anıtı
Nikfer Tarih Müzesi

Libraries in Karahisar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Denizli 100. Yıl Kütüphanesi0.0
Denizli 100. Yıl Kütüphanesi0.0
Denizli 100. Yıl Kütüphanesi0.0
Merkez Kütüphane0.0

Farmers Markets in Karahisar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
1200 Evler Kapalı Pazaryeri
Adalet Kapalı Pazaryeri
Akhan Kapalı Pazaryeri
Akhan Kapalı Pazaryeri
Akhan Kapalı Pazaryeri
Akhan Kapalı Pazaryeri
Bahçelievler Kapalı Pazaryeri
Barbaros Kapalı Pazaryeri
Çarşamba Pazarı Alanı
DBB Sebze Meyve Hal Kompleksi
DBB Sebze Meyve Hal Kompleksi Bostan Hali
Denizli Sosyete Pazarı
Eskihisar Kapalı Pazaryeri
Göveçlik Kapalı Pazaryeri
Gültepe Kapalı Pazaryeri
İlbade Kapalı Pazaryeri
Kapalı Çarşı
Karahasanlı Açık Pazaryeri
Karşıyaka Kapalı Pazaryeri
Karşıyaka Kapalı Pazaryeri
Market square
Market square
Market square
Market square
Market square
Market square
Pazar Yeri
Pelitlibağ Kapalı Pazaryeri
Selçuk Bey Kapalı Pazaryeri
Şemikler Açık Pazaryeri
Şemikler Kapalı Pazaryeri
Tarihi Kaleiçi Çarşısı
Tavas Canlı Hayvan Borsası ve Pazarı
Yenimahalle Kapalı Pazaryeri

Restaurants in Karahisar

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tune

Gas Stations in Karahisar

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #9299585730
TR #9299585731

Stadiums & Teams in Karahisar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Karahisar

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Çardak AirportDNZMedium Airport
Çardak Highway StripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Karahisar

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Çamlık Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Çamlık Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Denizli Diyaliz
Denizli Diyaliz
Denizli Ticaret Odası Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Denizli Ticaret Odası Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Kıbrıs Şehitleri Semt Polikliniği
Kıbrıs Şehitleri Semt Polikliniği
Kınıklı Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Kınıklı Aile Sağlığı Merkezi

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 Karahisar

What is the population of Karahisar?

Karahisar has a population of 2,579 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 612.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karahisar?

Karahisar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.1 inches.

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