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Kelkit, Turkey
Gümüşhane Province · Turkey
Kelkit is a small city in Gümüşhane Province, Turkey with a population of 23,870. Elevation: 4,639 ft (1,414 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kelkit
Kelkit District is a district of the Gümüşhane Province of Turkey. Its seat is the town of Kelkit. Its area is 1,571 km2, and its population is 41,233 (2022).
People
Climate
| Population | 23,870 |
| Population Density | 32 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,639 ft (1,414 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1268°, 39.4342° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Gümüşhane Province |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.1 inches (510 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.3 inches (18 cm) |
About Kelkit
Kelkit is a small city in Turkey (Gümüşhane Province) with a population of 23,870. The city sits at an elevation of 4,639 feet (1,414 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Kelkit
Kelkit has an average annual temperature of 6.8°C (44°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 503 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,639 ft (1,414 m) |
| Area | 743.3 sq mi (1,925.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1268°N, 39.4342°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 28 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in |
Kelkit has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Kelkit
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Kelkit Aydın Doğan Meslek Yüksekokulu | University | - | , |
| Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Köse İrfan Can Meslek Yüksekokulu | University | - | , |
Schools in Kelkit
36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelkit Abdulhamit Han Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Fatih Sultan Mehmet İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Şehit Osman Şahin İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Kelkit Yaşar ve İrfani Doğan Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Kelkit Yaşar ve İrfani Doğan Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Kelkit Nene Hatun Kız Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Kelkit Nene Hatun Kız Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Kelkit Muammer ve Enver Şahin Anadolu Lisesi Hacı Hüsrev Doğan Kız Öğrenci Pansiyonu | - | - | - | - |
| Kelkit Abdulhamit Han Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Fatih Sultan Mehmet İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Kelkit Lokman Hekim Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Kelkit 75.Yıl İMKB imam Hatip Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Kelkit Şehit Servet Asmaz İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Kelkit Şehit Servet Asmaz İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Kelkit Çiftlik Şehit Selman Güler İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Kelkit Çiftlik Şehit Selman Güler İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Mustafa Maruf Şahin Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Mustafa Maruf Şahin Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Kaymakam Nuri Okutan Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Şehit Osman Şahin İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Cumhuriyet İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Cumhuriyet İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Kelkit Muammer ve Enver Şahin Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Kelkit Muammer ve Enver Şahin Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Ülker ve Kemalettin Başar Anaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Ülker ve Kemalettin Başar Anaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Kaymakam Nuri Okutan Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Kelkit 75.Yıl İMKB imam Hatip Ortaokulu / Kelkit Lokman Hekim Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Behiye Mustafa Doğan Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Behiye Mustafa Doğan Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| 75. Yıl Anaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| 75. Yıl Anaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Kelkit 15 Temmuz Şehitler Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Kelkit 15 Temmuz Şehitler Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Kelkit Şehit Lokman Oktay İmam Hatip Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Kelkit Şehit Lokman Oktay İmam Hatip Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kelkit
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radyo Munzur 97.7 | dersim | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Wanderlust | journey, travel | AAC+ 208 kbps | |
| Dost Radyo | classical | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Hotels in Kelkit
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kelkit
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kelkit
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kelkit
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Kelkit
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ergan Mountain Winter Sports and Eco-Tourism Center | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kelkit
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Erzincan Airport | ERC | Medium Airport |
| Salyazı Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kelkit
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ahmet Yesevi Cami | |
| Bahçelievler Cami | |
| Büyük Cami | |
| Fatih Cami | |
| Hz. Osman Cami | |
| İmam-ı Azam Camii | |
| İmam-ı Maturidi Cami | |
| Kelkit Merkez Cami | |
| Kelkit Merkez Yeni Cami | |
| Molla Yusuf Cami | |
| Sanayi Cami | |
| Terzi Hasan ve Hacı Melahat Yıldırım Cami | |
| TOKİ Cami | |
| Ünlüpınar Camii | |
| Yeşilova Cami | |
| Yunus Emre Cami |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kelkit
What is the population of Kelkit?
Kelkit has a population of 23,870 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 743.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kelkit?
Kelkit has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.1 inches, with 7.3 inches of snow.