Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Altunhisar
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
Altunhisar Facts
| Area | 573.3 km² |
| Population | 14,672 |
| Male Population | 7,158 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 7,514 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -28.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -14.1% |
| Median Age | 27.3 years (Male: 26.3, Female: 28.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $20,889 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Sağlık Mahallesi, Orta Mahallesi, Aşağı Mahallesi, İstiklal Mahallesi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Türkiye Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 37.99159, 34.37334 |
| Postal Codes | 51600, 51602, 51620 |
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Altunhisar Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,604 | 21,547 | 17,081 | 12,870 | 14,672 | 14,573 | 14,801 |
| Population Density | 35.9 / km² | 37.6 / km² | 29.8 / km² | 22.5 / km² | 25.6 / km² | 25.4 / km² | 25.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAltunhisar Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 14.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altunhisar | -28.8% | -31.9% | -14.1% |
| Niğde Province | — | — | — |
| Turkey | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Altunhisar Median Age
Median Age: 27.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altunhisar | 27.3 yrs | 28.3 yrs | 26.3 yrs |
| Niğde Province | 28.3 yrs | 28.7 yrs | 27.8 yrs |
| Turkey | 29.3 yrs | 29.8 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Altunhisar Population Density
Population Density: 25.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altunhisar | 14,672 | 573.3 km² | 25.6 / km² |
| Niğde Province | 317,584 | 7,125.2 km² | 44.6 / 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
Altunhisar Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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 Altunhisar
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Altunhisar
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Altunhisar
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
Altunhisar Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,807 | $8,182 | $7,570 | $8,649 | $10,438 | $14,505 | $17,284 | $20,889 |
| Total GDP | $171.4M | $184.1M | $166.7M | $161.3M | $158.3M | $222.5M | $272.2M | $324.5M |
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
Altunhisar CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altunhisar | 78,232 tn | 5.33 tn | 136.5 tons/km² |
| Niğde Province | 1,705,293 tn | 5.37 tn | 239.3 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
Altunhisar CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 78,232 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.33 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 136.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/11 | 8:40 PM | 4.5 | 74.1 km | 5,000 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/08 | 8:02 AM | 3.3 | 96.5 km | 6,600 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/07 | 1:42 PM | 3 | 75.8 km | 5,000 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/06 | 7:17 PM | 3.9 | 46 km | 5,000 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/06 | 6:38 AM | 3.5 | 50.4 km | 29,100 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/06 | 6:45 AM | 3.2 | 23.5 km | 15,800 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 4/6/06 | 3:53 PM | 4 | 79.2 km | 1,000 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/04 | 1:04 PM | 3 | 80.2 km | 5,000 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 3/7/03 | 6:12 AM | 4.1 | 42.7 km | 10,000 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/01 | 7:21 PM | 4 | 83.7 km | 12,000 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Altunhisar
Altunhisar is a town and district of Niğde Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. In 2012, it had a population of 14,416 of whom 2,969 lived in the town of Altunhisar. on the Niğde plain to the north of the Melendiz mountains, 16 km for ..
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