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Sulakyurt, Turkey

Kırıkkale · Turkey

Sulakyurt is a small city in Kırıkkale, Turkey with a population of 6,592. Elevation: 2,733 ft (833 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,592 Population 23/sq mi density
2,733 ft Elevation 833 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
16.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Sulakyurt

Sulakyurt is a town in Kırıkkale Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Sulakyurt District. Its population is 1,990 (2022). Its elevation is 834 m (2,736 ft).

People

Population6,592
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain16.9 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation2,733 ft (833 m)
Population6,592
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation2,733 ft (833 m)
Coordinates40.1573°, 33.7160°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceKırıkkale
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation16.9 inches (429 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.5 inches (14 cm)

About Sulakyurt

Sulakyurt is a small city in Turkey (Kırıkkale) with a population of 6,592. The city sits at an elevation of 2,733 feet (833 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Sulakyurt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 305 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 16.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,733 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below Turkey avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,733 ft (833 m)
Area289.9 sq mi (750.9 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates40.1573°N, 33.7160°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"
56% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.32"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

269 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on May 15, 2025.

Jun 6, 2000 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey M6.0 86 km
Jul 30, 2005 30 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M5.2 96 km
Aug 14, 1996 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey M5.2 123 km
Jan 10, 2016 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey M5.0 85 km
May 15, 2025 14 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey M5.0 121 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey M4.9 50 km
Aug 24, 1999 12 km ESE of Haymana, Turkey M4.9 126 km
Aug 5, 1990 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.8 14 km
Feb 12, 2019 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey M4.8 80 km
Aug 29, 2023 19 km SW of Kulu, Turkey M4.8 149 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 111 km
Aug 17, 2000 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey M4.8 65 km
Sep 14, 2019 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey M4.7 83 km
Jun 9, 2000 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey M4.6 89 km
Feb 7, 2000 Central Turkey M4.6 39 km
Feb 12, 2021 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey M4.6 143 km
Mar 15, 2008 37 km NNE of Altp?nar, Turkey M4.5 98 km
Jun 8, 2000 10 km SSE of Çerke?, Turkey M4.5 91 km
Jul 31, 2005 27 km WSW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.5 93 km
Jul 31, 2005 26 km SW of Karakeçili, Turkey M4.5 95 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 - 60,000 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (196 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in Wettest
June 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Sulakyurt has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Sulakyurt

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hakim Mehmet Çakıroğlu Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
Çok Programlı Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
Cumhuriyet İlkokulu - - - -
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Clinics in Sulakyurt

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sulakyurt Aile Sağlığı Merkezi

Gas Stations in Sulakyurt

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #12141610620

Airports Near Sulakyurt

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Esenboğa International AirportESBLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sulakyurt

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Çarşı Cami
Şeyh Sami Camii

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 Sulakyurt

What is the population of Sulakyurt?

Sulakyurt has a population of 6,592 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 289.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sulakyurt?

Sulakyurt has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.9 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.

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