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Sorgun, Turkey

Yozgat · Turkey

Sorgun is a mid-size city in Yozgat, Turkey with a population of 62,862. Elevation: 3,540 ft (1,079 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

62,862 Population 71/sq mi density
3,540 ft Elevation 1,079 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
17.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population62,862
Density71/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain17.8 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation3,540 ft (1,079 m)
Population62,862
Population Density71 / sq mi
Elevation3,540 ft (1,079 m)
Coordinates39.8101°, 35.1860°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceYozgat
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation17.8 inches (451 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.8 inches (15 cm)

About Sorgun

Sorgun is a mid-size city in Turkey (Yozgat) with a population of 62,862. The city sits at an elevation of 3,540 feet (1,079 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Sorgun

Sorgun has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 590 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.6°C / 31°F -4.6° / 3.3° 81.1
Feb 0.9°C / 34°F -3.8° / 5.6° 53.5
Mar 4.6°C / 40°F -0.6° / 9.8° 75.5
Apr 8.8°C / 48°F 3° / 14.6° 40.6
May 14°C / 57°F 7.9° / 20.2° 70.4
Jun 18°C / 64°F 11.6° / 24.3° 57.1
Jul 20.8°C / 69°F 14.2° / 27.5° 11.4
Aug 21.2°C / 70°F 14.2° / 28.1° 9.1
Sep 17.2°C / 63°F 10.5° / 23.9° 27.5
Oct 12.5°C / 55°F 6.3° / 18.7° 39.5
Nov 5.8°C / 42°F 0.7° / 10.9° 51.0
Dec 1.8°C / 35°F -2.2° / 5.7° 72.8
Sorgun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,540 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below Turkey avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,540 ft (1,079 m)
Area881.8 sq mi (2,283.9 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates39.8101°N, 35.1860°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.24"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 20, 2025.

Aug 14, 1996 Central Turkey M5.8 106 km
Aug 14, 1996 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey M5.7 111 km
Apr 18, 2024 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey M5.6 68 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 58 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 78 km
Jan 17, 2022 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey M4.9 105 km
Feb 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey M4.9 100 km
Aug 17, 2000 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey M4.8 150 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 99 km
Apr 13, 2025 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey M4.8 136 km
Aug 5, 1990 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.8 121 km
Feb 28, 1997 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey M4.8 104 km
Mar 10, 2023 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.8 125 km
Jun 11, 1999 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey M4.7 139 km
Mar 7, 2023 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.7 131 km
Jun 12, 1993 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey M4.6 104 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 100 km
Apr 17, 2024 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey M4.6 70 km
Jun 11, 1999 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey M4.6 126 km
Dec 14, 1998 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey M4.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1598 SOUTH BLACK SEA Eruption + Earthquake - 60,000 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 144 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in Wettest
May 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in

Sorgun has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 30°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Sorgun

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Özcan Yıldırım İlkokulu - - - -
Gündoğan İlkokulu - - - -
75. Yıl Cumhuriyet İlkokulu - - - -
Yeniçeltek İlkokulu - - - -
Şehit Nusrat Atmaca Kız Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi - - - -
Şehit Nusrat Atmaca Kız Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi Ve Fen Ve Sosyal Bilimler Proje Okulu Pansiyonu - - - -
Atatürk İlkokulu - - - -
Şehit Yılmaz Oğuzhan Kula Ticaret Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
Yunus Emre İlkokulu - - - -
Sorgun Şehit Ahmet Alan Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
Sorgun Şehit Ahmet Alan Anadolu Lisesi Pansiyonu - - - -
Mevlüde Ahmet Doğanay Fen Lisesi - - - -
Fatih Ortaokulu - - - -
Feyzullah Bektaş İmam Hatip Ortaokulu - - - -
Ertuğrul Gazi Ortaokulu - - - -
Milli Egemenlik İlkokulu - - - -
Milli Egemenlik Ortaokulu - - - -
Sorgun Özel Eğitim Uygulama Okulu - - - -
Şehit Mücahit Erbaş Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi - - - -
Osman Çavuş Ticaret Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
TOKİ Şehit Mustafa Tekgül Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
Mehmet Akif Ersoy Ortaokulu - - - -
Yeşilyurt İlkokulu - - - -
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Hotels in Sorgun

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sorgun Büyük Termal Otel

Castles in Sorgun

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kerkenes Castle

Train Stations in Sorgun

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sorgun YHT

Bus Stations in Sorgun

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sorgun Otogarı

Gas Stations in Sorgun

21 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Opet Sorgun
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Shopping Malls in Sorgun

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

sorgun piksel bilgisayar

Stadiums & Teams in Sorgun

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Churches & Religious Organizations in Sorgun

27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agahefendi Mahallesi Cami
Ali Ağa Cami
Bedri Baba Cami
Beğendik Cami
Beş Evler Cami
Fatih Cami
Fatih Cami
Güzelyurt Mahallesi Cami
H. Bekir Laleli Cami
Hicret Cami
İmamı Azam Cami
Kocatepe Cami
Mevlana Cami
Öğretmenler Cami
Ölmez Cami
Osman Çavuş Mahallesi Hacılar Cami
Salih Paşa Camii
Sanayi Cami
Şerife Bektaş Cami
Şht. Bekir Cami
Süleymaniye Cami
Tepebaşı Cami
Toki Cami
Yazlak Cami
Yeni Cami
Yeşilova Cami
Yeşiltepe Cami

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

Around Sorgun

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 25
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 10
Supermarkets 4
Parks 9

🇹🇷 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 Sorgun

What is the population of Sorgun?

Sorgun has a population of 62,862 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 71 people per square mile, spread across 881.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sorgun?

Sorgun has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.8 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.

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