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Kangal

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Location & Surroundings

Kangal is a town in Sivas, Turkey with 11,888 inhabitants, at 1,532 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kuluncak, 46 km to the southeast. The national capital Ankara is about 395 km to the west. The nearest airport is Sivas Airport, 77 km away.

Overview

Kangal is town and district in Sivas Province, Turkey — TR Sivas'ın ilçesi.

It is located in Sivas Province, Turkey.

The population is about 21,669 (2018).

The elevation is around 1,540 metre.

Also known as: AR كَنْغَالُ

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Basic Data

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

Geography

  • Coordinates
    39° 14' 1" N, 37° 23' 28" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1532 m
  • Timezone Europe/Istanbul
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 11,888
  • Pop. Density 4,274 p/km²
  • Built-up 18.4%
  • Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
  • Currency Lira (TRY)
  • Phone Prefix +90

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Weather in Kangal

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

Now 8.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 12.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 417 W/m2.

Temperature
8.4 C
Wind
2.8 m/s SE (124 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,023.8 hPa
Clouds
25 %
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 8.4 2.8 124 82 1,023.8 - / 0.00 25 0.0 n/a
6h 12.3 4.8 165 58 1,021.1 0.04 / 0.04 100 416.7 n/a
12h 9.5 1.9 141 78 1,022.0 0.00 / 0.00 85 28.7 n/a
18h 7.3 1.1 130 86 1,021.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 9.0 1.0 128 78 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.00 97 38.8 n/a
30h 13.3 3.7 163 53 1,018.1 0.00 / 0.00 65 462.3 n/a
36h 10.7 2.2 130 69 1,018.9 0.09 / 0.09 100 50.8 n/a
42h 9.0 1.3 147 76 1,018.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 9.8 1.3 131 71 1,019.4 0.50 / 0.50 21 39.5 n/a
54h 13.8 3.0 187 53 1,016.2 0.85 / 1.35 20 489.2 n/a
60h 10.6 2.4 131 72 1,016.7 0.22 / 1.57 57 63.9 n/a
66h 8.7 1.5 131 84 1,016.7 0.00 / 0.71 99 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 9.1 1.8 191 81 1,016.9 0.00 / 0.41 100 33.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kangal?
Now 8.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 12.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 417 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 Kangal today?
Sunrise around 06:56 and sunset around 17:31 (local time). Day length about 10h 35m.
What is the local time in Kangal?
Local time is 16:14. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kangal?
Kangal is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Kangal?
Population about 11,888.
What is the elevation of Kangal?
DEM 1,532 m.
Where is Kangal located?
It is at 39.23354, 37.39111 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kangal in?
It is in Turkey.

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Last updated 2025-05-11
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