Aksaray
TurkeyTR
Municipality in Turkey
Aksaray is a city in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Aksaray Province and Aksaray District. Its population is 247,147 (2021). In 2021 the province had an estimated population of 429,069 distributed over about 7,659 km2 (2,957 mi2). The average elevation is 980 m (3,215 ft), with the highest point being Mt. Hasan at 3,268 m (10,722 ft).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 7,339
- Coordinates
- 38.373, 34.025
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation
- 980 m
Overview of Aksaray
In Turkey, Aksaray stands out as a small settlement. The population is roughly 7,339. It sits at about 980 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights nature, sports and culture above everything else. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Aksaray
Nature in Aksaray
(4)Our data lists Caves, Geological Formations, Mountains and Volcanoes as nature options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Aksaray's own activity tags.
Sports in Aksaray
(2)Our data lists Skiing and Slopes as sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Aksaray's own activity tags.
Culture in Aksaray
(1)Aksaray's culture entries include Cathedrals. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Aksaray. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Aksaray
(1)Aksaray records Shopping under shopping. All of it is drawn from Aksaray's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Aksaray
(1)On the water sports side, Aksaray offers Surf. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Aksaray. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Aksaray
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Turkey first, then drive or cycle into Aksaray. The local time zone is Europe/Istanbul.
Similar destinations
Places near Aksaray that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Aksaray known for?
- Aksaray is mainly a destination for nature, sports and culture, set in Turkey with around 7,339 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Aksaray?
- You can plan around Caves, Geological Formations, Mountains, Volcanoes and Skiing in Aksaray. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Aksaray?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Aksaray located?
- Administratively, Aksaray sits in Turkey — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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