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Niksar

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Niksar is a town in Tokat Province, Turkey with 49,865 inhabitants, at 369 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Akkus, 23 km to the north. The national capital Ankara is about 355 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gubukov, 65 km away.

Also known as: Никсар · Neocaesarea · Diospolis · Sebaste · Cabeira

Overview

Niksar is town in Turkey — TR Tokat'ın ilçesi.

It is located in Tokat Province, Turkey, Asia.

The population is about 64,119 (2018).

The elevation is around 350 metre.

Also known as: AZ Neokesareya

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Basic Data

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

Geography

  • Coordinates
    40° 35' 30" N, 36° 57' 6" E
  • Elevation DEM: 369 m
  • Timezone Europe/Istanbul
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 49,865
  • Pop. Density 2,167 p/km²
  • Built-up 9.0%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Lira (TRY)
  • Phone Prefix +90

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Alternate Names

ru
Никсар
Neocaesarea
Diospolis
Sebaste
Cabeira

Weather in Niksar

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

Now 12.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 3.4 to 15.3 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 W/m2.

Temperature
12.4 C
Wind
4.2 m/s N (12 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,025.9 hPa
Clouds
24 %
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 12.4 4.2 12 55 1,025.9 - / 0.00 24 0.0 n/a
6h 5.4 1.7 38 88 1,029.8 0.02 / 0.02 4 117.4 n/a
12h 3.4 0.8 59 89 1,030.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
18h 8.3 0.8 59 62 1,028.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 75.8 n/a
Tomorrow 15.3 2.1 341 45 1,023.9 0.00 / 0.00 2 639.0 n/a
30h 6.9 1.5 24 91 1,026.2 0.00 / 0.00 28 125.5 n/a
36h 5.6 0.8 18 95 1,025.1 0.00 / 0.00 31 0.0 n/a
42h 9.0 1.2 340 80 1,024.3 0.14 / 0.14 100 53.0 n/a
Monday 15.4 2.5 332 60 1,020.8 0.17 / 0.30 25 561.3 n/a
54h 8.7 1.2 359 91 1,023.6 0.00 / 0.11 47 109.6 n/a
60h 7.2 0.7 41 93 1,023.8 0.00 / 0.00 46 0.0 n/a
66h 10.6 1.0 5 77 1,022.5 0.00 / 0.00 17 62.1 n/a
Tuesday 16.5 2.6 337 58 1,018.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 593.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Niksar?
Now 12.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 3.4 to 15.3 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 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 Niksar today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Niksar?
Local time is 23:31. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Niksar?
Niksar is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Niksar?
Population about 49,865.
What is the elevation of Niksar?
DEM 369 m.
Where is Niksar located?
It is at 40.59167, 36.95167 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Niksar in?
It is in Turkey.

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Last updated 2025-05-11
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