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Kötek, Turkey

Kars Province · Turkey

Kötek is a small town in Kars Province, Turkey with a population of 712. Elevation: 4,708 ft (1,435 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).

712 Population 1/sq mi density
4,708 ft Elevation 1,435 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
19.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population712
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain19.6 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation4,708 ft (1,435 m)
Population712
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,708 ft (1,435 m)
Coordinates40.2185°, 43.0022°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceKars Province
Average Temperature40°F (5°C)
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation19.6 inches (498 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.2 inches (16 cm)

About Kötek

Kötek is a small town in Turkey (Kars Province) with a population of 712. The city sits at an elevation of 4,708 feet (1,435 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Kötek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,708 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average40.3°F
25% below Turkey avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,708 ft (1,435 m)
Area760.6 sq mi (1,970.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates40.2185°N, 43.0022°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
48% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

137 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 2, 2025.

Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 58 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 141 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 125 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 135 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 57 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 71 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 23 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 103 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 97 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 130 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 134 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 127 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 126 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 125 km
May 29, 2001 20 km S of Pasinler, Turkey M4.8 124 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 134 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 143 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 105 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 132 km
Dec 19, 1998 13 km W of Horasan, Turkey M4.7 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 107 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 121 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 125 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 158 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 170 km
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.2 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.5 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.2 in

Kötek has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 15°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Kötek

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio VAN (AM) AAC,H.264 1700 kbps

Airports Near Kötek

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ağrı AirportAJIMedium Airport
Kars AirportKSYMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kötek

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Tzarakar Monastery

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 Kötek

What is the population of Kötek?

Kötek has a population of 712 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 760.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kötek?

Kötek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.6 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.

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