Categories in Kars
Auto Machine ShopAuto Parts StoreCar Battery StoreCar Inspection StationCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationLPG conversionNew car dealersOil Change ServiceTire repair shopTire ShopUsed car dealersWheel Alignment ServiceWheel StoreBlacksmithBottled Water SupplierCattle MarketCheese ManufacturerDairy FarmDairy SupplierFarm Equipment SupplierFarmingFood ManufacturerFood Products SupplierFurniture MakerFurniture ManufacturerHoney FarmLivestock BreederLivestock ProducerLumber StoreMedical Equipment SupplierOffice Supply StoreSecurity System SupplierTractor DealerWholesalersWood IndustryBridal shopsCleanersClothing storesDress StoreDry CleanerFabric StoreFashion Accessories StoreJewelers and watchesMen's clothingShoe stores
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kars
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 392 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 377 |
| Shopping | 242 |
| Gas station | 153 |
| Car repair | 150 |
| Education | 135 |
| Cafes | 127 |
| Public administration | 113 |
| Corporate management | 97 |
| Clothing stores | 87 |
| Other accommodation | 80 |
Kars Facts
| Area | 2076.9 km² |
| Population | 110,829 |
| Male Population | 56,762 (51.2%) |
| Female Population | 54,067 (48.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +123.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +16.0% |
| Median Age | 25.5 years (Male: 25.4, Female: 25.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $21,469 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Ortakapı Mahallesi, Yusufpaşa Mahallesi, Merkez Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, İstasyon Mahallesi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Türkiye Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.59825, 43.08548 |
| Postal Codes | 36000, 36040, 36100, 36200, 36270 |
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Kars Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,557 | 83,086 | 95,557 | 102,356 | 110,829 | 108,708 | 108,655 |
| Population Density | 23.9 / km² | 40 / km² | 46 / km² | 49.3 / km² | 53.4 / km² | 52.3 / km² | 52.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKars Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 16% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kars | +123.6% | +33.4% | +16% |
| Kars Province | — | — | — |
| Turkey | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kars Median Age
Median Age: 25.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kars | 25.5 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.4 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)
Kars Population Density
Population Density: 53.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kars | 110,829 | 2,076.9 km² | 53.4 / 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
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.
Neighborhoods in Kars
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kars
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Kars
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kars
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
Kars Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,167 | $6,111 | $7,078 | $9,151 | $12,098 | $17,077 | $19,334 | $21,469 |
| Total GDP | $614.4M | $636.1M | $829.2M | $1.2B | $1.5B | $2.3B | $2.5B | $2.6B |
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
Kars CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kars | 529,549 tn | 4.78 tn | 255 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
Kars CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 529,549 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.78 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 255 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (9) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6/18 | 6:18 PM | 4.2 | 79 km | 10,000 m | 26km W of Karakoyunlu, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 5/28/14 | 12:03 AM | 4.3 | 71.7 km | 10,000 m | 17km NNW of Senkaya, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/13 | 10:50 PM | 4.2 | 71.2 km | 10,000 m | 27km SW of Kagizman, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/12 | 2:50 PM | 4 | 74.2 km | 3,400 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 2/1/09 | 10:27 AM | 4.3 | 65.2 km | 3,500 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/08 | 3:11 AM | 3.3 | 81.7 km | 6,100 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/07 | 7:31 PM | 4.2 | 97.4 km | 10,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/07 | 8:45 AM | 4.6 | 62.5 km | 5,000 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/07 | 11:04 PM | 3.6 | 91.6 km | 10,000 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 12/28/06 | 10:52 PM | 4 | 74.8 km | 2,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kars
Kars (Armenian: Կարս or Ղարս Ghars, Georgian: ყარსი Karsi) is a city in northeast Turkey and the capital of Kars Province. a population of 73,826 (in 2010), it is the largest city on the Turkish side of the border with Armenia. For a brief period of..
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