Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Akyaka, Kars
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration | 12 |
Akyaka, Kars Facts
| Area | 380.8 km² |
| Population | 18,123 |
| Male Population | 9,376 (51.7%) |
| Female Population | 8,747 (48.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +179.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +18.9% |
| Median Age | 26.4 years (Male: 26.3, Female: 26.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $15,955 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Türkiye Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.74093, 43.61432 |
| Postal Codes | 36780 |
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Akyaka, Kars Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,482 | 10,869 | 15,244 | 17,728 | 18,123 | 17,986 | 18,130 |
| Population Density | 17 / km² | 28.5 / km² | 40 / km² | 46.6 / km² | 47.6 / km² | 47.2 / km² | 47.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAkyaka, Kars Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 18.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akyaka, Kars | +179.6% | +66.7% | +18.9% |
| Kars Province | — | — | — |
| Turkey | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Akyaka, Kars Median Age
Median Age: 26.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akyaka, Kars | 26.4 yrs | 26.6 yrs | 26.3 yrs |
| Kars Province | 24.4 yrs | 24.6 yrs | 24.3 yrs |
| Turkey | 29.3 yrs | 29.8 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Akyaka, Kars Population Density
Population Density: 47.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akyaka, Kars | 18,123 | 380.8 km² | 47.6 / km² |
| Kars Province | 297,451 | 10,101 km² | 29.4 / 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
Akyaka, Kars 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.
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
Akyaka, Kars Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,846 | $6,698 | $6,729 | $7,663 | $10,595 | $11,360 | $14,148 | $15,955 |
| Total GDP | $83.5M | $84.4M | $85.6M | $93.2M | $121.4M | $132.8M | $164.5M | $184.9M |
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
Akyaka, Kars CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akyaka, Kars | 86,377 tn | 4.77 tn | 226.9 tons/km² |
| Kars Province | 1,421,088 tn | 4.78 tn | 140.7 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
Akyaka, Kars CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 86,377 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.77 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 226.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (8.9) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6/18 | 1:07 PM | 4.2 | 59.2 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Arevashogh, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 6:18 PM | 4.2 | 95.5 km | 10,000 m | 26km W of Karakoyunlu, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/16 | 3:17 PM | 4.2 | 83.9 km | 15,760 m | 11km NNE of Metsavan, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/16 | 10:14 AM | 4.8 | 88.4 km | 10,000 m | 19km SW of Dmanisi, Georgia | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/11 | 8:58 AM | 4.2 | 77.1 km | 10,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/08 | 6:53 PM | 3.3 | 93.6 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/07 | 7:31 PM | 4.2 | 62.7 km | 10,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/07 | 9:33 AM | 4.4 | 57.1 km | 15,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/07 | 7:43 PM | 3.5 | 89.7 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 12/28/06 | 10:52 PM | 4 | 47.3 km | 2,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Akyaka, Kars
Akyaka (Ottoman Turkish: شوره کل Şoregil or Şöregel,) is a district of Kars Province in eastern Turkey, and the name of the small town that is the district's administrative capital. It is located at Armenian border of Turkey. The settlement was call..
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