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Karakoyunlu, Turkey

Iğdır · Turkey

Karakoyunlu is a small city in Iğdır, Turkey with a population of 5,073. Elevation: 6,194 ft (1,888 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

5,073 Population 11/sq mi density
6,194 ft Elevation 1,888 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
18.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Karakoyunlu

Karakoyunlu

Karakoyunlu is a town in Iğdır Province in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Karakoyunlu District. Its population is 2,728 (2022). The town is populated by Azerbaijanis.

People

Population5,073
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation6,194 ft (1,888 m)
Population5,073
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation6,194 ft (1,888 m)
Coordinates39.8704°, 43.6301°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceIğdır
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation18.2 inches (463 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.9 inches (15 cm)

About Karakoyunlu

Karakoyunlu is a small city in Turkey (Iğdır) with a population of 5,073. The city sits at an elevation of 6,194 feet (1,888 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Karakoyunlu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,194 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below Turkey avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,194 ft (1,888 m)
Area451.0 sq mi (1,168.2 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates39.8704°N, 43.6301°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 5.9"
Wettest Month (May) 3.03"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

281 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 13, 2025.

Oct 23, 2011 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey M7.1 128 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 146 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 122 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 121 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 118 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 119 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 125 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 113 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 147 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 127 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 69 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 73 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 148 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 138 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 32 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 132 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 136 km
Oct 24, 2011 25 km NW of Van, Turkey M5.0 138 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M4.9 131 km
Jun 24, 2012 30 km WNW of Özalp, Turkey M4.9 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ararat (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 60 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 61 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 88 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 125 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 160 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 181 km
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 181 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.2 in
March 28°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in Driest
October 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 35°F (1°C) 1.3 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 1.1 in

Karakoyunlu has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and September the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Karakoyunlu

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Karakoyunlu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Tuzluca Tuz Terapi Merkezi

Bus Stations in Karakoyunlu

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bizim Iğdır Turizm
Güllüce Mollakamer Köyü Merkez Otoğarı
Iğdırlı Turizm
Metro Turizm

Banks in Karakoyunlu

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yapı Kredi

Airports Near Karakoyunlu

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ağrı AirportAJIMedium Airport
Iğdır AirportIGDMedium Airport
Kars AirportKSYMedium Airport
Hoktember Highway StripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Karakoyunlu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ptt Postane Şubesi

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 Karakoyunlu

What is the population of Karakoyunlu?

Karakoyunlu has a population of 5,073 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 451.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karakoyunlu?

Karakoyunlu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches, with 5.9 inches of snow.

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