Tuzluca, Turkey
Iğdır · Turkey
Tuzluca is a small city in Iğdır, Turkey with a population of 24,560. Elevation: 3,684 ft (1,123 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 24,560 |
| Population Density | 55 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,684 ft (1,123 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0387°, 43.6521° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Iğdır |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.1 inches (713 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 51.5 inches (131 cm) |
About Tuzluca
Tuzluca is a small city in Turkey (Iğdır) with a population of 24,560. The city sits at an elevation of 3,684 feet (1,123 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Tuzluca
Tuzluca has an average annual temperature of 12°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 325 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,684 ft (1,123 m) |
| Area | 451.0 sq mi (1,168.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0387°N, 43.6521°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ararat (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 67 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 78 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 118 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 160 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 178 km |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in |
Tuzluca has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and September the driest (0.6").
Museums in Tuzluca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuzluca Tuz Terapi Merkezi |
Gas Stations in Tuzluca
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tuzluca
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shirak International Airport | LWN | Large Airport |
| Zvartnots International Airport | EVN | Large Airport |
| Ağrı Airport | AJI | Medium Airport |
| Iğdır Airport | IGD | Medium Airport |
| Kars Airport | KSY | Medium Airport |
| Hoktember Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tuzluca
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Monastery of Agarak |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Tuzluca?
Tuzluca has a population of 24,560 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 451.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tuzluca?
Tuzluca has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.1 inches, with 51.5 inches of snow.
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