Orta, Turkey
Çankırı · Turkey
Orta is a small city in Çankırı, Turkey with a population of 20,439. Elevation: 4,124 ft (1,257 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
Discover Orta, Turkey
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Orta
Orta, formerly Kara Pazar, is a town in Çankırı Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Orta District. Its population is 3,635 (2021). Its elevation is 1,286 m (4,219 ft).
People
Climate
| Population | 20,439 |
| Population Density | 66 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,124 ft (1,257 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6242°, 33.1093° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Çankırı |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.0 inches (559 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.3 inches (19 cm) |
About Orta
Orta is a small city in Turkey (Çankırı) with a population of 20,439. The city sits at an elevation of 4,124 feet (1,257 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Orta
Orta has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 415 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,124 ft (1,257 m) |
| Area | 312.0 sq mi (808.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6242°N, 33.1093°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 24 | 147 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in |
Orta has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 25°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.8").
Schools in Orta
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orta İmam Hatip Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Yıldırım Beyazıt Çok Programlı Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Atatürk İlköğretim Okulu | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Orta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orta Pazarı | |||||
| Pazar Yeri |
Clinics in Orta
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Orta
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Orta
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Orta
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilgaz-2 Yurduntepe Kayak Merkezi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ilgaz Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Orta
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Esenboğa International Airport | ESB | Large Airport |
| Akıncı Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Etimesgut Air Base | ANK | Medium Airport |
| Kastamonu Airport | KFS | Medium Airport |
| Güvercinlik Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Orta
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Devrez Camii | |
| Hatipler Camii | |
| Kalfat Büyük Camii | |
| Kırsakal Camii | |
| Kısaç Köyü Camii | |
| Merkez Camii | |
| Merkez Çarşı Camii | |
| Şeyh Osman Dede Camii |
Quick Facts
🇹🇷 About Turkey
Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Orta
What is the population of Orta?
Orta has a population of 20,439 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 312.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Orta?
Orta has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches, with 7.3 inches of snow.
Nearby Cities
Want every data point for Orta?
The full profile puts all sections on one printable page, no tabs.
Full City Profile