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Erfelek

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Erfelek is a village in Sinop, Turkey with 3,596 inhabitants, at 233 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinop, 26 km to the northeast. The national capital Ankara is about 280 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sinop Airport, 21 km away.

Also known as: Salavat · Karasu

Overview

Erfelek is district and town in Sinop Province, Turkey — TR Sinop'un ilçesi.

It is located in Sinop Province, Turkey.

The population is about 12,049 (2018).

Also known as: AST Erfelek (distritu)

Basic Data

  • Country Turkey
  • Located in Sinop Province
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    41° 52' 45" N, 34° 55' 6" E
  • Elevation DEM: 233 m
  • Timezone Europe/Istanbul
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 3,596
  • Pop. Density 26 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.2%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Lira (TRY)
  • Phone Prefix +90

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Alternate Names

Salavat
Karasu

Weather in Erfelek

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Erfelek, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 18.7 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 266 W/m2.

Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
5.2 m/s S (196 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 18.7 5.2 196 58 1,013.2 - / 0.00 91 0.0 n/a
6h 16.5 4.4 192 62 1,013.4 0.02 / 0.02 99 45.4 n/a
12h 15.8 3.9 196 62 1,015.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
18h 14.4 2.9 226 80 1,017.8 0.20 / 0.20 71 6.2 n/a
Tomorrow 16.3 2.0 109 71 1,017.0 0.00 / 0.00 82 265.8 n/a
30h 14.6 2.2 204 78 1,019.1 0.82 / 0.82 60 21.9 n/a
36h 9.3 7.9 301 86 1,025.7 2.48 / 3.30 100 0.0 n/a
42h 8.4 3.8 329 82 1,030.4 0.00 / 1.29 100 2.0 n/a
Sunday 8.2 2.8 63 79 1,030.0 0.00 / 0.47 84 97.9 n/a
54h 7.0 4.7 114 82 1,029.4 0.00 / 0.21 10 16.2 n/a
60h 6.6 5.1 127 80 1,025.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
66h 7.6 4.3 136 79 1,023.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 11.9 n/a
Monday 11.2 4.4 94 68 1,020.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 372.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Erfelek?
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 18.7 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 266 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Erfelek today?
Sunrise around 07:25 and sunset around 17:23 (local time). Day length about 9h 58m.
What is the local time in Erfelek?
Local time is 22:49. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Erfelek?
Erfelek is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Erfelek?
Population about 3,596.
What is the elevation of Erfelek?
DEM 233 m.
Where is Erfelek located?
It is at 41.87926, 34.91838 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Erfelek in?
It is in Turkey.

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Last updated 2025-05-11
geonames https://www.geonames.org/747449
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