Categories in Akçakale
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Akçakale
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Gas station | 10 |
Akçakale Facts
| Area | 1058.7 km² |
| Population | 130,272 |
| Male Population | 65,237 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 65,035 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +807.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +72.4% |
| Median Age | 16.2 years (Male: 15.5, Female: 16.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $12,073 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Fevzi Çakmak Mahallesi, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Mahallesi, Atatürk Mahallesi, Yeni Mahallesi, Hürriyet Mahallesi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Türkiye Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 36.71111, 38.94750 |
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Akçakale Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,351 | 51,706 | 75,545 | 107,463 | 130,272 | 140,420 | 153,680 |
| Population Density | 13.6 / km² | 48.8 / km² | 71.4 / km² | 101.5 / km² | 123.1 / km² | 132.6 / km² | 145.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAkçakale Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 72.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akçakale | +807.8% | +151.9% | +72.4% |
| Şanlıurfa Province | — | — | — |
| Turkey | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Akçakale Median Age
Median Age: 16.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akçakale | 16.2 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15.5 yrs |
| Şanlıurfa Province | 18.6 yrs | 19.2 yrs | 18 yrs |
| Turkey | 29.3 yrs | 29.8 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Akçakale Population Density
Population Density: 123 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akçakale | 130,272 | 1,058.7 km² | 123 / km² |
| Şanlıurfa Province | 1.8 million | 19,251.1 km² | 93.4 / km² |
| Turkey | 77.8 million | 780,782.9 km² | 99.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Akçakale Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1780 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Akçakale
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Akçakale
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Akçakale
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Akçakale
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Akçakale Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,449 | $5,681 | $7,103 | $8,328 | $9,295 | $10,502 | $10,118 | $12,073 |
| Total GDP | $85.8M | $98.9M | $143.1M | $187.9M | $228.8M | $292M | $293.8M | $362.9M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Akçakale CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akçakale | 560,844 tn | 4.31 tn | 529.8 tons/km² |
| Şanlıurfa Province | 7,750,660 tn | 4.31 tn | 402.6 tons/km² |
| Turkey | 435,645,812 tn | 5.6 tn | 558 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Akçakale CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 560,844 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.31 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 529.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/4/08 | 10:54 PM | 4.3 | 91.3 km | 10,000 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/08 | 2:22 AM | 5 | 96.8 km | 5,700 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/06 | 10:38 AM | 3 | 33.8 km | 6,500 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/06 | 11:04 PM | 3.9 | 91.4 km | 6,900 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/05 | 6:38 AM | 3.3 | 91.1 km | 9,300 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/03 | 6:48 PM | 3.7 | 75.5 km | 5,900 m | Turkey-Syria border region | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/99 | 7:08 PM | 4.3 | 90.8 km | 10,000 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 5/28/89 | 4:44 PM | 3.9 | 59.9 km | 10,000 m | Turkey-Syria border region | usgs.gov |
| 12/4/05 | 12:20 PM | 5.6 | 57 km | 15,000 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Akçakale
Akçakale (Arabic: تل أبيض Tal Abyaḍ, Kurdish: Girê Spî) is a mostly ethnic Arab town and District of Şanlıurfa Province, in southeastern Turkey. lies on the road TUR-D-885. Akçakale forms a divided city with Tell Abyad in Syria, maintaining a bord..
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