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Ortaköy, Turkey

Aksaray · Turkey

Ortaköy is a mid-size city in Aksaray, Turkey with a population of 31,144. Elevation: 4,022 ft (1,226 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

31,144 Population 111/sq mi density
4,022 ft Elevation 1,226 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
15.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Ortaköy

Ortaköy is a town in Aksaray Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey, located north of the city of Aksaray. It is the seat of Ortaköy District. Its population is 20,511 (2021). Its average elevation is 1,140 m (3,740 ft). The town consists of 12 quarters, including Balcı.

People

Population31,144
Density111/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain15.2 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation4,022 ft (1,226 m)
Population31,144
Population Density111 / sq mi
Elevation4,022 ft (1,226 m)
Coordinates38.7373°, 34.0387°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceAksaray
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation15.2 inches (387 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.1 inches (13 cm)

About Ortaköy

Ortaköy is a mid-size city in Turkey (Aksaray) with a population of 31,144. The city sits at an elevation of 4,022 feet (1,226 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Ortaköy

Ortaköy has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.5°C), the coldest is Jan (1.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 345 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.3°C / 34°F -9.5° / 13.8° 47.3
Feb 2.7°C / 37°F -8.7° / 16.6° 28.3
Mar 5.5°C / 42°F -5.5° / 21° 49.6
Apr 11.9°C / 53°F -1.1° / 26.6° 32.7
May 16.7°C / 62°F 3.2° / 31.6° 38.3
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 10.2° / 32.8° 44.7
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 12.3° / 36.9° 7.5
Aug 25.5°C / 78°F 14° / 38.7° 8.8
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 8.5° / 34.1° 16.6
Oct 15.1°C / 59°F 3.3° / 29° 7.5
Nov 8.5°C / 47°F -3.5° / 21.6° 25.8
Dec 4°C / 39°F -5.4° / 15.8° 37.9
Ortaköy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,022 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below Turkey avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,022 ft (1,226 m)
Area280.7 sq mi (727.0 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates38.7373°N, 34.0387°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.01"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

94 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M5.0 on May 15, 2025.

Jul 30, 2005 30 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M5.2 113 km
Feb 25, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M5.2 84 km
May 15, 2025 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey M5.0 82 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 96 km
Aug 24, 1999 12 km ESE of Haymana, Turkey M4.9 141 km
Aug 1, 2023 28 km NNE of Konya, Turkey M4.8 141 km
Mar 10, 2023 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.8 114 km
Aug 29, 2023 19 km SW of Kulu, Turkey M4.8 100 km
Mar 7, 2023 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.7 108 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 129 km
Jul 31, 2005 27 km WSW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.5 114 km
Jul 31, 2005 26 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.5 104 km
Oct 4, 2024 32 km NW of Karapınar, Turkey M4.5 114 km
Sep 30, 2011 17 km SW of Yahyal?, Turkey M4.5 132 km
Mar 15, 2008 37 km NNE of Altp?nar, Turkey M4.5 127 km
Feb 14, 2007 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey M4.5 121 km
Feb 24, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M4.5 85 km
Jul 31, 2005 25 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.4 110 km
Oct 5, 2012 2 km NE of Kaman, Turkey M4.4 75 km
Mar 14, 2025 16 km WSW of Kulu, Turkey M4.3 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 55 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 69 km
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 125 km
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 125 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in Wettest
May 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in

Ortaköy has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Ortaköy

Institution Type Founded Website
Aksaray Üniversitesi Ortaköy MYO University Visit →
Aksaray Üniversitesi Ortaköy MYO University

Schools in Ortaköy

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Akpınar Ortaokulu
75.Yıl Cumhuriyet Ortaokulu
İbn-i Sina Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi
Osman Apaçık İlkokulu
Ahmet Yavuz İlkokulu
Kızılay Ortaokulu
Ortaköy Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi
İstiklal İlkokulu
Şehit Nurullah Sabırer Fen Lisesi
Ortaköy Mesleki Ve Teknik Eğitim Merkezi
Ortaköy İmam Hatip Lisesi
Ortaköy Fatih İlkokulu
Şehit Süleyman Köse Anadolu Lisesi
Süleyman Kılıç Ortaokulu
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Radio Stations near Ortaköy

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Ortaköy

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Berilhan Otel
Fatih Otel
Ortaköy Öğretmenler Evi

Restaurants in Ortaköy

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Altınoluk Lokantası
Kadıoğlu Etli Ekmek
Kardeşler
Konya Etli Ekmek
Osmanlı Sofrası
Öz Papatya Pide Salonu
Pınar Kebap & Lahmacun
SOS Döner

Cafes in Ortaköy

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Simit Teknesi

Veterinaries in Ortaköy

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dinç Veteriner
Veteriner Kliniği

Gas Stations in Ortaköy

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TR #11601624634
TR #1653257452
TR #1653258759
TR #8807857779
TR #8827046095
TR #8827046107
TR #9274846688
TR #9274846689
TR #9274846690
TR #9274846692

Banks in Ortaköy

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Deniz Bank
Halkbank Ortaköy Şubesi
Ziraat Bankası

Airports Near Ortaköy

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nevşehir Kapadokya AirportNAVLarge Airport
Aksaray AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ortaköy

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PTT Ortaköy İlçe Müdürlüğü

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ortaköy

19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bedir Cami
Esentepe Cami
Eski Sanayi Cami
Fatih Cami
Hacı Bayram Veli Cami
Hazreti Ebubekir Sıddik Cami
İhsaniye Cami
Kebir Cami
Mehmet Efendi Cami
Merkez H. Ali Paşa Cami
Mevlana Cami
Nuraniye Cami
Ortaköy Toki Cami
Selimiye Cami
Sübhaniye Cami
Taptuk Baba Cami
Yeni Mahallesi Cami
Yeni Sanayi Cami
Yunus Emre Cami

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 Ortaköy

What is the population of Ortaköy?

Ortaköy has a population of 31,144 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 111 people per square mile, spread across 280.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ortaköy?

Ortaköy has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.2 inches, with 5.1 inches of snow.

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